Matters of Vital Interest
Leonard Cohen and Eric Lerner shared an interest in Zen and much more in their forty-year friendship.
Leonard Cohen and Eric Lerner shared an interest in Zen and much more in their forty-year friendship.
Steve Jones tells of the Sex Pistols and more in Lonely Boy.
Called “The Greatest World Series of All Time”, the ‘91 Fall Classic saw two “worst to first” teams battle it out. James Mann lived it, and Wendel brings it all back.
Little Feat was one of America’s greatest bands, and Ben Fong-Torres serves them well in Willin’
The once vital city of Detroit gave us the auto industry and punk rock. Detroit Rock City shares the heights – and the depths – of the Motor City. James Mann says “Kick out the jams!”
Albert Mudrian’s Hall of Fame lineup of heavy metal Decibel masterpieces is the stuff of teenage delinquent dreams.
This deluxe anniversary edition of Dave Zimmer’s exhaustive CSN (and Y!) history offers a good many clues as to what exactly killed the hippie dream, thinks Matthew Moyer.
Troy Jewell recommends the The Letters of Allen Ginsberg to Beatniks and squares alike.
Bob Ham takes a look at this furiously positive and lopsided look at the musical career of a living legend.
Ever strike up a life-altering conversation in an unexpected place amongst unlikely company? Well, Carl F Gauze just discovered his path to enlightenment inside a beer tent! Or rather, that’s where the author of The Why Café slung him the small book with a big message about existence and fulfillment.
Print Review by Tyson Meade
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.