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Juke Joint (Stereo Deluxe). Review by Bill Campbell.
“Melodic with a touch of groove and an anemic, very white approach to the vocals, but still soulful.” Gail Worley talks to Johnny Marr, currently of The Healers and formerly of the Smiths, and manages to keep it together. Mostly.
Fitchburg Street (Yep Roc). Review by James Mann.
Remembering John Lee Hooker (Blue Storm). Review by James Mann.
Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow (Elektra). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Lack Of Communication (Sweet Nothing). Review by Stein Haukland.
You Better Run: The Essential Junior Kimbrough (Fat Possum). Review by James Mann.
Various Artists (UTV). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
Legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker passed away June 21st, and the world is a quieter place. James Mann offers a heartfelt tribute.
Mississippi Hill Country Blues (Fat Possum). Review by Troy Mayhew.
Event Review by Brent Dey
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.
John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.
Get to the theater tonight for Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, Alexandria Bombach’s latest documentary, one night only!
Speedfossil’s in love with a girl on the internet, on “IRL” from Room With A VU, Vol.1.
