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Author Marla Watson captured over 300 black-and-white photos of Black Flag, Bad Religion, 7 Seconds, Circle Jerks, Minor Threat, and some bands you might not know, now sharing her L.A. punk band scrapbook in My Punk Rock Life: The Photography of Marla Watson.
In the news today: Zander Schloss, Circle Jerks, The Beaches
The Crew (Trust Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Group Sex (Trust Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Ink 19 slings a few questions to the punk rock pioneer Keith Morris on Trump, Calexit and looking back.
Don’t Let it Be (Lolipop Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Decline of the West Vol. I & II (Partisan Records). Review by James Mann.
OFF! is not your average over-the-hill rock band out to capitalize on past glories. With Keith Morris at the helm, they’re jet-propelled, as Matthew Moyer found out.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees Red Hot Chili Peppers still deliver, years after they’ve retired the tube socks and put on their pants. Jen Cray was happy to be part of even just a bit of their Orlando performance.
No Mercy Fool/The Suicidal Family (Suicidal). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Bad Religion celebrate their 30-year career the only way they know how: by releasing a killer new album and touring the country playing songs off of all 15 of their punk rock defining releases! Jen Cray was at the party without her hot pink wig.
No Friends (No Idea). Review by Jen Cray.
Eddy Current Suppression Ring (Goner Records). Review by Jen Cray.
Following up his not-so-kid-friendly Heavy Metal Fun Time Activity Book and Gangsta Rap Coloring Book, Aye Jay is back with another fun-filled edition for all you punkers out there. So what did Tim Wardyn think of the Punk Rock Fun Time Activity Book? F—-n’ brilliant!
Rebound Town (Reach Around). Review by Jen Cray.
Evil Streets (Wondertaker). Review by Jen Cray.
Music news and views, DVD and CD reviews, more – from Thomas Schulte
Zulu (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.
Bats! (Tarantulas). Review by Terry Eagan.
The Dirty Rotten CD (Beer City Records). Review by Vinnie Apicella.
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.