The Dukes of Stratosphear
25 O’clock/ Psonic Psunspot (Ape UK). Review by James Mann.
25 O’clock/ Psonic Psunspot (Ape UK). Review by James Mann.
There certainly was no sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll party at the House of Blues as the almighty Queensryche forced fans, and Chris Long, to bask in their eternal greatness.
Replica Sun Machine (Wall of Sound). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Hazards of Love (Capitol). Review by Matt Parish.
William Weikart , the mastermind behind the band Obscured by Clouds , is one literate and surprising person. Tim Wardyn unveils Weikart’s impressive cast of influences (including Chris Cornell and Baroque music), how ex-girlfriends contributed to one of the best songs on their album Psycheclectic, and how his bandmate Thee Slayer Hippy got his name.
The guitar is the iconic symbol of rock music’s sex, rebellion, and power. Pink Floyd: The Black Strat is a new book about one of Dave Gilmour’s primary instruments – his black Stratocaster. S D Green explores whether the book conjures any of the instrument’s magic by uncovering its underpinnings.
In which our hero, Addam Donnelly , gets his dirty old church mouth cleaned out by Portugal. The Man , and a sound that defies description. Fortunately, he expected the unexpected.
Go Commando (Defend). Review by Chris Catania.
Live in Gdansk (EMI). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Still, Nothing Moves You (Bridge Nine). Review by Jen Cray.
Psycheclectic (In Music We Trust). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Silhouette (Skeemin’ Productions). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Matthew Moyer spends a quiet night in with TSOL.
Sound of the Apocalypse (B&B Records). Review by Crystal Lee.
Hope and Glory (Zoe / Rounder Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Red Bloom of the Boom (Hometapes). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Matt Parish sees if Tony Palmer’s trailblazing “rockumentary” on the sounds of the Sixties has stood the test of time.
Colors (Victory). Review by Jen Cray.
of god and science (Detach Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Dark Third (Red Ink). Review by Michael Crown.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.