No Depression
What It Sounds Like (Vol. 1) (Dualtone). Review by James Mann.
What It Sounds Like (Vol. 1) (Dualtone). Review by James Mann.
Hillbilly Rockin’ Man (Reba). Review by James Mann.
Roll (Messenger). Review by Sean Slone.
Books about writing, bubblegum music, mystery, songwriters, and politics of both the fictional and real varieties. Trust us, this is frighteningly close to being an X-ray of Ben Varkentine’s head.
Live Recordings from the Louisiana Hayride (Scena). Review by James Mann.
Streetcore (Hellcat). Review by James Mann.
Wildwood Flower (Dualtone). Review by James Mann.
Various Artists (Tomato). Review by James Mann.
Bonnie Prince Billy (a.k.a. Will Oldham) with Long Live Death at the Iron Horse, Northampton. Concert review by Rob Walsh
The 13th Apostle (Dirty Gospel). Review by Terry Eagan.
The duet he did with his father, Bobby Bare, earned Bobby Jr. a Grammy nomination at the age of five. Stein Haukland catches up with the grown-up version.
Distance Between (Ultimatum). Review by Matt Cibula.
New Deal (Bloodshot). Review by Rob Walsh.
What Was Me (K). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
We’ve Got Blood on the Toes of our Shoes (Acetate). Review by Stein Haukland.
A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson (Jackpine Social Club). Review by Stein Haukland.
The Convincer (Yep Roc). Review by Ian Koss.
You Must Be Present to Win (Let’s Roll). Review by Phil Bailey.
Walk Alone (Ultimatum). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
The Ultimate Collection (Hip-O/Universal). Review by Sean Slone.
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.