The extremely productive Messer Chups hails from St. Petersburg, Russia, and is currently going through some very heavy surf.

MDMA and a magic dog teach a young man what matters: reality.

With Us (Surfdog). Review by Jen Cray.

Vagina Panther. Review by Carl F Gauze.

Lynn Wallace talks to Pepper drummer Yesod Williams about touring with Pennywise, the band’s new live album, Kona Gold, and what keeps the band going strong.

Butthole Surfers + Live PCPPEP (Latino Bugger Veil / Revolver). Review by Stein Haukland.

Fear Yourself (Gammon). Review by James Mann.

Humpty Dumpty LSD (Latino Buggerveil). Review by James Mann.

Even if only his status as one-quarter of Led Zepplin is taken into account, few could deny that John Paul Jones deserves to be revered. But more than 20 years after the end of Zep, Jones remains a vital and diverse artist. Gail Worley talks to a true musical legend.

House of Good Tires (Hall Of Records). Review by Roi Tamkin.