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Driving guitars need a driving beat, and for almost 50 years, two Taylors have pounded the skins for the world’s greatest instrumental band, The Ventures. Steve Stav talks to Leon Taylor about the band’s Hall of Fame induction, touring in Japan, their upcoming 50th anniversary, and his father’s musical legacy.
The Redwalls (Mad Dragon). Review by Jen Cray.
Rebound Town (Reach Around). Review by Jen Cray.
Foo Foo Yik Yik (Lovepump United). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Ode To Ochrasy (Mute). Review by Jen Cray.
Stealing Kisses. Review by Carl F Gauze.
Back from the Brink (Spinerazor). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
What About Today? (Fusco-Moore Productions). Review by Kyrby Raine.
Tom Schulte delivers a healthy megadose of news and reviews in this month’s Outsight.
Sunnypsyop (Spitfire Records ). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Nicotine and caffeine are the narcotics of choice in Jim Jarmusch’s latest, a set of vignettes that pulls together some of Hollywood’s quirkiest talents. Rob Levy shakes off the jitters and cravings long enough to tell us all about it.
Pull Up a Table for Coffee & Cigarettes, by Jim Jarmusch, Bill Murray, alfred Molina, Steve Coogan, Iggy Pop, RZA, GZA, Tom Waits, Renee French,Meg White, Jack White
In the Spring of 1999, Henry Rollins was challenged to appear each Wednesday for eight weeks, and give a different spoken word performance each time. Joe Frietze gives us the rundown on this DVD chronicle.
In the Spring of 1999, Henry Rollins was challenged to appear each Wednesday for eight weeks, and give a different spoken word performance each time. Joe Frietze gives us the rundown on this DVD chronicle.
A star-studded festival lineup. Halloween Eve. New Orleans. All the ingredients for mighty powerful voodoo. Justin Schneider reports on the effectiveness of the spell.
3 (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Fatherfucker (Kitty-Yo). Review by Britta Barrett.
Various Artists (Buddyhead / Nettwerk). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Horrified Eyes / Maintaining My Grave 7” (Gold Standard). Review by Stein Haukland.
Horrified Eyes / Maintaining My Grave 7” (Gold Standard). Review by Stein Haukland.
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.
