The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Pop-rock purist Christopher Long gets blessed with a FREE, slightly-abused, vinyl copy of Endless Summer, the classic 1974 compilation from The Beach Boys. He then jumps in his little deuce coupe for a fun, fun, fun drive down Memory Lane.
The Second Album (Wicked Cool Records). Review by Christopher Long.
The genius behind The Beach Boys played to a rapturous crowd in Atlanta, and Roi Tamkin was lucky enough to be there!
A Man Called Destruction (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Turn Out the Light, Turn on the Stereo. Review by Michelle Wilson.
Black and White. Review by Christopher Long.
Take a tour through the Pointless Forest with Harry Nilsson and Ringo Starr.
Singles (Bananastan). Review by James Mann.
We Live in Rented Rooms (Merge Records). Review by James Mann.
Despite a few technical malfunctions, So-Cal pop/rock combo Rooney wowed Orlando fans with a powerful live set, which is more than Chris Long can say about the warm up bands.
The Bright Orange Years (Merge Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Sycamore Meadows (Original Signal Recordings/Power Ballad). Review by Christopher Long.
Pacific Ocean Blue (Sony/Capitol/Legacy). Review by Matthew Moyer.
You and I in the Kaleidoscope (Unsigned). Review by S D Green.
Bright Outside (Self-released). Review by Chris Catania.
Northern Drive (Matinee). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Not too many bands could recruit Pearl Jam as an opening act, but the boys from Rockford, Illinois once did. Steve Stav , who once asked his mom if she could knit him a checkered sweater, corrals guitarist Rick Nielsen for an expectedly humorous look at America’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll show.
Why Don’t We Talk About Something Else (Rainbow Quartz). Review by Aaron Shaul.
You Don’t Know Me (Karma Frog). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
“Oh, the albums I wish I had reviewed…” says Rob Walsh , Ink 19’s overworked reviews editor.
In the news today: Palehound, Ithaca, Matt Skiba, Lektron, AFI, Against Me!, Janelle Monáe
In the news today: Palehound, Ithaca, Matt Skiba, Lektron, AFI, Against Me!, Janelle Monáe
This week, Christopher Long learns that he doesn’t always have to go to other people’s garages to discover vinyl treasure, as he locates a long-lost, musty LP copy of REO, the oft-overlooked 1976 gem from REO Speedwagon, right under his nose.
In the news today: Unearth, The Natvral, George Harrison, Lagwagon, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Allyson McCabe, Sinéad O’Connor, Paul Simon, The Cadillac Three, Caroline Polachek, Radio City, Ethel Cain, True Blue, Portola Fest 2023, The Natvral, Be Your Own Pet, I Think You Should Leave, Tim Robinson, Marie Dahlstrom, Sipprell, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, TMNT movie, MESS, Kristin Hersch, Kruder & Dorfmeister, tour news, Seattle Freakout Fest, Foo Fighters
Altitude (Snakefarm). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Phil Bailey talks with Ben Model, the Renaissance Man smashing silent film stereotypes through his boutique label, Undercrank Productions.
In the news today: Blonde Redhead, Christine and the Queens, Paramore, Hayley Williams, Ron DeSantis, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, The Good Place, Architects, Succession, Tour News, Pulp, Taylor Swift, Steve Albini, Nirvana, Mae Muller, Succession, Roy Boys, Summer Playlist, Gogol Bordello, Ukraine, Jello Biafra, Tre Cool, Joe Lally, Agnostic Front, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Jeff Rosenstock
A Tribute to Flatt & Scruggs (Americana Vibes). Review by Judy Craddock.
In the news today: Fantômas, Mr. Bungle, Melvins, Tame Impala, Lonerism, Cult of Luna, Black Midi, Lizzo, Tina Turner, Royal Blood, Lana Del Rey, Surprise Chef, Linda Lindas, Kevin McDonald, KitH, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Toyah, Robert Fripp, Golden Earring, Keanu Reeves, Dogstar
The Aggrolites take a break from Punk Rock Bowling to announce a sweet summer tour with The Aquabats.