Always (Polyvinyl). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Penetration (Metal Mind/MVD). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Take a trip back to Seattle’s musical heydey with Michael Lavine , who brings us all manner of visual treasure with Grunge.

Shut Up and Bleed (Atavistic Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Matthew Moyer believes that this new Lydia Lunch DVD retrospective provides a fine primer for a life well-lived on the fringes of art and expression.

Shelton Hull refers to the feminist vision of the inimitable Lydia Lunch as “seminal” and lives to tell the tale.

Thirteen Masks (Atavistic). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Sunnypsyop (Spitfire Records ). Review by Matthew Moyer.

The Pinkermen Set (Rubric). Review by Ian Koss.

Feel Good Now (Atavistic). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Ectopia (Ectopic Ents.). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Flow (Thirsty Ear). Review by Nathan T. Birk.

Whether you know him as the driving force behind the many derivations of Foetus, or under such names as Manorexia or DJ Otefsu, there’s no denying that Jim Thirlwell is one of the most innovative people on the music scene. Resident Thirlwell disciple drew West spoke with the man to learn more about his unique recording philosophies.