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Staff writer Christopher Long wedges his way into a private after-show soirée with reigning British pop-rock princess Lauran Hibberd. In the process, the 25-year-old singer songwriter reveals her passion for pop music, Disaronno, and Taco Bell.
It’s been 45 years since Chrissie Hynde initially hit her stride with the Pretenders, and she hasn’t slowed down for anybody since.
The Interpreter: Live at Largo (Maximum Sunshine Records). Review by Sean Slone.
Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull have joined forces as the gorgeously poetic pop group Bad Books, but fill their recent tour setlists with songs from their collective catalogs. Jen Cray enjoys the music, but yearns for an espresso or two.
Goodbye, Killer (Ashmont Records). Review by Sean Slone.
Shame, Shame (Anti-). Review by Sean Slone.
The Sea, The Sea (Self-Released). Review by Andrew Ellis.
Silver Lightning from a Black Sky (Division). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Stars & Curses. Review by Andrew Ellis.
Perhapst (In Music We Trust). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Wisely (Oglio Records). Review by Linda Tate.
How to Make a Bad Situation Worse? (In Music We Trust). Review by Tim Wardyn.
We Can Create (Mute). Review by Andrew Coulon.
The Drunken Dance of Modern Man in Love (Cutthroat Pop Records/In Music We Trust). Review by Tim Wardyn.
A Collection of Short Stories (Skyeyesea). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Light Divides (Signature Sounds). Review by Sean Slone.
Nothin’ No (Secretly Canadian). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Syd Matters (V2 Records). Review by Sean Slone.
The Lawlessness of the Ruling Class (Hyrbis). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Friendly Fire (Capitol Records). Review by Matt Parish.
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.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.