The Jazz June
They Love Those Who Make the Music (Initial). Review by Daniel L. Mitchell.
They Love Those Who Make the Music (Initial). Review by Daniel L. Mitchell.
Through Our Ears, Through Our Hearts (Too Damn Hype). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
A Rotation of Thoughts and Themes (Caulfield). Review by Daniel L. Mitchell.
Eudora (Vagrant). Review by Jason Feifer.
Carpe Diem (Revelation). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Rock and Roll Part Three (Kung Fu Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Live (Epic Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
The Egg (Desoto). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Be A Criminal (Revelation). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Hugely popular in their native Australia, Jebediah are starting to make waves as indie darlings herein the States following the release of their second album, Of Someday Shambles. Jason Feifer traverses the International Dateline to catch up with frontman Kevin Mitchell.
Hot Water Music, with Leatherface, River City High, and Pezz, at Market Street in Gainesville, FL on September 9, 2000. Concert review by Brian Kruger.
What’s emo? Don’t ask Sunny Day Real Estate drummer William Goldsmith, as he claims not to understand the label. Instead, he spoke to Gail Worley about Yoga, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and his band’s creative process.
Despite two years of lineup changes, name changes, record label merry-go-round rides, lawsuits, and more, the Amazing Crowns have remained Royal to the loyal. Julio Diaz catches up with frontman Jason “King” Kendall to get the details.
Emo (Panic Button/Lookout). Review by Ryan Eckhart
Earl is about to learn the Graboids have evolved and are deadlier than ever! Tremors 2: Aftershocks, the 1996 film by the original Tremors creative team, gets a 4k restoration for modern audiences.
Joe Stamm opens for Chris Knight at First Avenue Club in Iowa City, Iowa, and the audience is there for absolutely all of it.
This week Christopher Long is gifted a slightly scuffed, original vinyl pressing of Now & Then, the classic 1973 LP from the Carpenters, FOR FREE!
Just in time for the heavy metal Christmas shopping season, European author Alexandros Anesiadis delivers his latest — a thorough and riveting encyclopedia-type account of the hard-working DIY American bands that created an important underground music scene that’s well worth remembering.
In a beautiful testament to Peter Weir’s vision, the director’s 1985 classic, Witness, gets a fresh restoration from Arrow Video.
Ready for a cold one this season? We thought so! Enjoy, as Christopher Long reflects on his favorite VINYL releases of 2023 — an intoxicating (and satisfying) “six-pack,” to be sure.
Concert addict Jeremy Glazier talked with A.J. Croce near the beginning of his year-long Croce Plays Croce tour about embracing his father’s music and his own while honoring both their familial bond and shared influences.
For Lily and Generoso, 2023 was a fantastic year at the cinema! They select and review their ten favorite films, six supplemental features, and one extraordinary repertory release seen at microcinemas, archives, and festivals.
The hidden gem of the French New Wave, Le Combat Dans L’île gets a lovely Blu-ray from Radiance Films.