Professor and the Madman
Seance (Fullertone Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Seance (Fullertone Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Vincent’s Playlist (BYM Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Ahomale (Anti). Review by Scott Adams.
Robyn Hitchcock (Yep Roc). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Anti-Hero (I’m Single Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Quema Quema Quema (Tiger’s Milk). Review by Julius C. Lacking.
Astral Planes Drifter (Rainbow Pyramid). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Totaled (Monitor). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Sticks (ESL). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Both rose-eyed fan and band insider, the Flaming Lips’ official biographer takes Matthew Moyer by the hand backstage into their fabulous rock n’ pop theater. Find out why Jim DeRogatis’s bio on an indie success story (that hasn’t made us cringe yet) makes this volume worthy of top spot on your reading pile.
The Forever Changes Concert (Snapper). Review by Stein Haukland.
Play With Your Head (RPM / Sony). Review by Julio Diaz.
Space and Time: A Compendium of The Orange Alabaster Mushroom (Hidden Agenda/Parasol). Review by Matt Cibula.
Marrying British psychedelia to American jangle pop and roots music may sound like an odd combination, but this band’s heartfelt dedication and songcraft makes it work. Terry Eagan makes a call on The Red Telephone, and singer/guitarist Matt Hutton answers.
What is “sound art” and how does it relate to the heavy rock of Neurosis? Nirav Soni asks Steve Von Till, guitarist for both Neurosis and their side project, Tribes Of Neurot.
In the news today: Unearth, The Natvral, George Harrison, Lagwagon, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Allyson McCabe, Sinéad O’Connor, Paul Simon, The Cadillac Three, Caroline Polachek, Radio City, Ethel Cain, True Blue, Portola Fest 2023, The Natvral, Be Your Own Pet, I Think You Should Leave, Tim Robinson, Marie Dahlstrom, Sipprell, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, TMNT movie, MESS, Kristin Hersch, Kruder & Dorfmeister, tour news, Seattle Freakout Fest, Foo Fighters
This week, Christopher Long learns that he doesn’t always have to go to other people’s garages to discover vinyl treasure, as he locates a long-lost, musty LP copy of REO, the oft-overlooked 1976 gem from REO Speedwagon, right under his nose.
In the news today: Unearth, The Natvral, George Harrison, Lagwagon, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Allyson McCabe, Sinéad O’Connor, Paul Simon, The Cadillac Three, Caroline Polachek, Radio City, Ethel Cain, True Blue, Portola Fest 2023, The Natvral, Be Your Own Pet, I Think You Should Leave, Tim Robinson, Marie Dahlstrom, Sipprell, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, TMNT movie, MESS, Kristin Hersch, Kruder & Dorfmeister, tour news, Seattle Freakout Fest, Foo Fighters
Altitude (Snakefarm). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Phil Bailey talks with Ben Model, the Renaissance Man smashing silent film stereotypes through his boutique label, Undercrank Productions.
In the news today: Blonde Redhead, Christine and the Queens, Paramore, Hayley Williams, Ron DeSantis, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, The Good Place, Architects, Succession, Tour News, Pulp, Taylor Swift, Steve Albini, Nirvana, Mae Muller, Succession, Roy Boys, Summer Playlist, Gogol Bordello, Ukraine, Jello Biafra, Tre Cool, Joe Lally, Agnostic Front, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Jeff Rosenstock
A Tribute to Flatt & Scruggs (Americana Vibes). Review by Judy Craddock.
In the news today: Fantômas, Mr. Bungle, Melvins, Tame Impala, Lonerism, Cult of Luna, Black Midi, Lizzo, Tina Turner, Royal Blood, Lana Del Rey, Surprise Chef, Linda Lindas, Kevin McDonald, KitH, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Toyah, Robert Fripp, Golden Earring, Keanu Reeves, Dogstar
The Aggrolites take a break from Punk Rock Bowling to announce a sweet summer tour with The Aquabats.
Redd Holt, GRAMMY-winning jazz percussionist and songwriter, passed away May 23, 2023 after a bout with cancer.
Carl F. Gauze digs into Sydney Pollack: A Subliminal Existentialist, a detailed look at the cinematic works of Sydney Pollack from the prolific Wes D. Gehring.