Michael Franti & Spearhead
Stay Human (Six Degrees). Review by Julio Diaz.
Stay Human (Six Degrees). Review by Julio Diaz.
Since its founding in 1994, Punk Planet has been one of the most intelligent and honest magazines around, focusing equally on punk rock and progressive politics. Now, Akashic Books has collected the magazine’s most interesting interviews as We Owe You Nothing. Anton Wagner offers an in-depth analysis.
Remeber the carnage that ensued during the WTO protests in Seattle? In the midst of it all were the No WTO Combo – Jello Biafra, Krist Novoselic, Kim Thayill, and Gina Mainwal – playing a show that’s now been documented by a new release on Alternative Tentacles. Frank Mullen gets the full report on the events from Novoselic and Thayill.
By kind permission of Alternative Tentacles Records, we are pleased to present Jello Biafra’s speech/open letter endorsing Ralph Nader as the Green Party’s candidate for the U.S. Presidency.
If Evolution is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Evolve (Alternative Tentacles/AK Press). Review by Jason Plender
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.