The Scientists have been conducting their Australian experiments in proto-punk for over four decades now, and it’s surprising that they’ve yet to publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

It’s easy to suspect Ray LaMontagne came from a recently unearthed time capsule documenting the folkie scene of half a century ago.

The world of Khruangbin is made up of velvet sunsets, shimmering dunes, and cool river rocks. There’s also a guitar, some drums, and a bass. And lately, vocals.

Somehow, Ben Vaughn manages to make time for an interview with Ian Koss in the midst of his many moods and projects.

Let’s Frolic (Redeye). Review by Chris Catania.

Supersonic Guitars In 3-D (Yep Roc). Review by Steve Stav.

…Gowns By Edith Head (Mint). Review by Ian Koss.

It’s been too long since the dazzling photography of Frank Mullen has graced our virtual pages. Here are 19 stunning examples of what kept him busy in 2002.

Sing Along With… (Yep Roc). Review by Kurt Channing.

Damas y Caballeros! (Yep Roc). Review by Kurt Channing.

Michael Crown gets under the Mexican wrestling mask of guitarist Eddie Angel to find out what makes the smoking instrumental rock sound of Los Straitjackets tick.

The Velvet Touch of Los Straitjackets (Yep Roc). Review by James Mann