The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Rifling through a boxful of ravaged old records, Christopher Long locates a flea market LP copy of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils Don’t Look Down — for a quarter — and speaks with the band’s co-founding bassist, Michael “Supe” Granda, about his amazing discovery.
If you got The Nude Party to perform at your next get-together, it would be the kind of shindig that produces two marriages, three break-ups, and gossip for years to come.
The latest configuration of this chart-busting ’90s combo played a concise set to an intimate Florida crowd.
Twenty years of hard rocking leads to a nice home in the suburbs, a stable marriage and a beautiful daughter.
Akanthena (Sassy Boy). Review by Linda Tate.
Cinematic (). Review by Kyrby Raine.
Volcano, I’m Still Excited (Polyvinyl Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Volcano, I’m Still Excited (Polyvinyl Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
fakebook (Hyena). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Oh Honey, We’re Ridiculous (Le Grand Magistery). Review by Ben Varkentine.
The Labor Day EP (). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Vast Low Cities (Angrymoose). Review by Sideshow Ben.
The Awful Truth (Grafton). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Daniel Mitchell discusses Nair, tennis, and Indian food with Rob Suchan of Koufax.
Hearts Of Oak (Lookout!). Review by Julio Diaz.
Volume 4 (Restless/Ryko). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Joel Dorn has “been there, done that” in jazz for over 40 years. Ben Varkentine finds out about Fathead, Les McCann and… Michael Jackson?
2 a.m. Orchestra (DJk). Review by Terry Eagan.
Star Witness (Oh Tonito!). Review by Kurt Channing.
Great Blue (Bus Stop). Review by Terry Eagan.
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.
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.