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Shitegeist (Suicide Records). Review by Randy Radic.
Shitegeist (Suicide Records). Review by Randy Radic.
Hard Copy (Dais Records). Review by Steven Cruse.
I Got Heaven (Epitaph Records).
Superfan Alexandros Anesiadis writes the encyclopedia of post-hardcore, melodic punk from around the world, We Can Be The New Wind. Bob Pomeroy reviews.
Author Andrea Janov shares memories of living in the New York City fast lane in the early 2000s with Short Skirts and Whiskey Shots: Tales of Nights I Shouldn’t Have Made it Home Alive. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Oriental Beat (SVART). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Bela Koe-Krompecher recalls love and death in musty Ohio basements in Love, Death & Photosynthesis while Jenny Mae’s What’s Wrong with Me? Singles and Unreleased Tracks provides the soundtrack. Carl F. Gauze reviews.
Pecker also features guest performances from past and present members of such legendary rock bands as Foghat and the Pat Travers Band.
Rat Beat (Epitaph). Review by Scott Adams.
Growing Up (Epitaph). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Jim Saah documented the D.C. hardcore scene with training from a high school photography class, capturing energy and excitement with a natural sense of technique and art.
Street Venom (Suicide Squeeze). Review by Scott Adams.
Marc Wasserman gives us an oral history of American Ska. Bob Pomeroy reviews.
9th and Walnut (Epitaph). Review by Scott Adams.
The Crew (Trust Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Body of Work (1990-1995) (Don Giovanni ). Review by Scott Adams.
Documentary on the Washington, D.C. punk scene, with a focus on the earlier years.
Destiny Street Complete (Omnivore Recordings ). Review by James Mann.
A low budget Japanese art film about punks, drag racing and teenage rebellion.
The Coathangers (Suicide Squeeze). Review by Scott Adams.
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.