Toxic Audio
A capella music (music made only with voices) is on the verge of a breakthrough, thanks to groups like Orlando’s Toxic Audio. Carl F. Gauze spoke with head toxin Rene Ruiz about the challenges of the art form.
A capella music (music made only with voices) is on the verge of a breakthrough, thanks to groups like Orlando’s Toxic Audio. Carl F. Gauze spoke with head toxin Rene Ruiz about the challenges of the art form.
Chusid’s name may not be sound familiar outside certain circles, but within those bizzarrely-shaped sets, his voice and knowledge define entire genres…
You never let a lack of equipment stop you from singing in the shower - it sounds so good, and the soap bubbles create a pleasant vibrato. The Toxic Audio crew shower separately, but sound so much better fully clothed and in the round at Civic Theater’s intimate Second Stage.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.