Detroit Rock City
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!”
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!”
Ty Segall, fuzzmeister of psychedelic lo-fi garage rock, shows no signs of slowing down his Mach 3 musical momentum, as May Terry witnessed during his concert at Webster Hall, NYC.
Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans (MVD Visual). Review by James Mann.
Sanae Yamada and Ripley Johnson of Moon Duo have only been together for a short time but they’ve already covered some Christmas songs, they have a new EP called Escape, and they will perform at this year’s SXSW. Johnson was kind enough to take time off from staring at the sun to answer Ink 19’s questions. Ride on….
American Inquisition (Season of Mist). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Matthew Moyer has his eye on a nice, new pair of leather suspenders – and he’s gonna wear them while watching Return of the Living Dead boys.
Suicide devotee Matthew Moyer sits down with Alan Vega to talk about his new solo album Station, the mysteries of the creative process, whether Bruce Springsteen is indeed the Boss, becoming an entertainer and… a family man. This be the verse.
Chris Catania , in between three days of running back and forth the length of Chicago’s Grant Park to check out the likes of Pearl Jam, Regina Spektor and Rhymefest , wonders if maybe Lollapalooza is getting a little too big.
Filter Feeders (Good Forks). Review by Matthew Moyer.
American Supreme (Mute Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Apocalypse Dudes + Ass Cobra (Epitaph Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Various Artists (Acetate Records). Review by James Mann.
Use Once and Destroy (Sanctuary). Review by Matthew Moyer.
The Flaming Sideburns Save Rock’n’Roll (Jetset). Review by Stein Haukland.
Gonzalez (Gonzalezmusic). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Metallic KO x 2 (Skydog). Review by Tom Minarchick
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.