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Rifling through a boxful of ravaged old records, Christopher Long locates a flea market LP copy of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils Don’t Look Down — for a quarter — and speaks with the band’s co-founding bassist, Michael “Supe” Granda, about his amazing discovery.
The Story of the Most Influential Radio Station in America
The 1975 bring back ’80s inspired synth pop to a generation that didn’t even know they were missing it. Jen Cray surrenders to the beat.
Involuntary Memory (Ardent Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
MTV’s original pop/rock poster boys Duran Duran return to prove that they’re anything but a nostalgia act.
Forget (Terrible Records). Review by Jen Cray.
Medicine Show (Water ). Review by James Mann.
Receivers (Jagjaguwar). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Thanks to a Dark Night of freelance unemployment that brought her Weezer, Gail Worley brings Ink 19 an interview with Pat Wilson , who totally rocks.
Jen Cray finds herself at a Duran Duran concert in 2008, and missing the AquaNet smell of a zillion emotional teenaged girls.
Red Carpet Massacre (Epic). Review by Jen Cray.
Stoking the buzz-fires for their upcoming studio album, New Romantic forerunners Roxy Music have finally released a definitive video history on DVD. Steve Stav , who gave up trying to emulate Bryan Ferry’s hairstyle 20 years ago, immerses himself in The Thrill of It All.
At Your Service (Virgin). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Maiden Voyage Plus (Artoffact). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Black Magic Show (Kemado/Hollywood). Review by Jen Cray.
Liars (Benevolent). Review by Jen Cray.
Danceteria (NativeSun). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Talking with Sienna DeGovia , vocalist/bassist for The Randies , is like chatting with a friend, as Jen Cray found out recently.
Science (Hybris). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Always Never Again (Touch & Go). Review by Aaron Shaul.
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.