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Loops From The Bergerie (!K7). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Loops From The Bergerie (!K7). Review by Ben Varkentine.
808bit (Synthetic Symphony). Review by Ben “yamaha child” Varkentine.
808bit (Synthetic Symphony). Review by Ben “yamaha child” Varkentine.
Heart (Arts & Crafts). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Wonderfully Nothing (Unfiltered). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Live @ Roxy2 (*69). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Shine (Decca). Review by Ben Alan Blofeld.
Atomic Kitten (Virgin). Review by Ben Varkentine.
“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.
Walking On Thin Ice (Twisted/Mind Train). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Disco 3 (Sanctuary). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Give Up (Sub Pop). Review by Carl Glaser.
Data 80 (ForceTracks). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Run-DMC, Ocean’s Eleven, Hyena Records, Wendy Carlos and more – Ben Varkentine gives us his 2002 highlights … and a lowlight.
Various Artists (Force-Tracks). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Summerdays Attract the Pain (Hidden Agenda / Parasol). Review by Stein Haukland.
Spring Came, Rain Fell (Hidden Agenda). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Break 4 Love (Star 69). Review by Terry Eagan.
Forever (Archenemy). Review by Julio Diaz.
A Tribute to the Pet Shop Boys (Dancing Ferret). Review by Julio Diaz.
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.