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Big Beautiful Sky (MCA). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Big Beautiful Sky (MCA). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Rings (Mud). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Nobody Can Take What Everybody Owns (Second Nature). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Joel Dorn has “been there, done that” in jazz for over 40 years. Ben Varkentine finds out about Fathead, Les McCann and… Michael Jackson?
We Are Science (Mantra). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Hummingbirds (Mono Fi). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Danger: Rock Science! (Hidden Agenda). Review by Ben Varkentine.
The Big Book of Sad Songs, Vol. 1 (Bongobeat). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Les Is More, A Tale of Two Cities, The Man Who Cried Fire, and Radio Nights (Hyena). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Somewhere In Time (Decca). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Various Artists (Force-Tracks). Review by Ben Varkentine.
The Right Amount (Tooth & Nail). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Club Nation America Volume Two (Ministry Of Sound). Review by Ben Varkentine.
A Night Out With Boy George (Moonshine). Review by Ben Varkentine.
For Sale (Tomato). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Eternal Youth (Instinct). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Ben Varkentine introduces you to Mark Evanier’s unique and interesting “Point Of View” with a review of the writer’s new essay collection, Comic Books and Other Necessities of Life.
Ben Varkentine takes a peek inside The Prime Time Closet, author Stephen Tropiano’s look at the depiction of gays and lesbians on television.
As They Might Be Giants sang, “you never know what you’ll find when you open up your letterbox.” Here’s a sampling of what’s come in to the Ink 19 virtual letterboxÖ
One of the most watched and most critically acclaimed shows on television goes under the microscope in three new books. Ben Varkentine takes an in-depth look.
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.