CREEM
CREEM, the iconic rock and roll magazine from the 1960s, is back and just as snotty as ever… in its own quaint way.
CREEM, the iconic rock and roll magazine from the 1960s, is back and just as snotty as ever… in its own quaint way.
AFI remind a sold-out Orlando crowd, and Jen Cray, that just because you’re emo doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.
Tired of Tomorrow (Relapse Records). Review by Jen Cray.
Silversun Pickups triumph at The Plaza Live in Orlando!
The Aeroplane Flies High (reissue) (Columbia Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Oceania (Martha’s Music/EMI). Review by Jen Cray.
A Perfect Circle sailed into Philly on a rare tour, to pummel Northeastern fans with their sound and to nosh on some cheesesteaks. Mike Hanan and Michelle Smith were close enough to smell the sauteed onions on Maynard Keenan’s breath.
Belong (Slumberland). Review by Scott Adams.
Lucky for us and Cherry Red Books, Dave Thompson is a HUGE Sparks fan. Matthew Moyer calls Sparks: No. 1 Songs in Heaven his strongest piece of writing yet.
Let It Sway (Polyvinyl Record Co.). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Jen Cray was absorbed in Silversun Pickups’ sonic swirl of gorgeous distortion and dreamy pop as the band opened its summertime tour at Orlando’s Hard Rock Live.
Monotonix and Surfer Blood help Parafora Productions celebrate 3 years of amazing live music at Orlando’s BackBooth. Jen Cray is still reeling.
With material co-credited to Paul McCartney, Jean-Philip Grobler’s Kites has caught the attention of music industry luminaries. However, he’s intent to make music his way, in his own time, resulting in his current EP You and I in the Kaleidoscope. Three years to make an EP? Grobler talks about that misconception, and promises his next shot of arena rock won’t take so long, but warns it might include a full orchestra in St. Paul’s Cathedral. S D Green tries to harmonize with the former South African choirboy.
You and I in the Kaleidoscope (Unsigned). Review by S D Green.
There’s No 666 in Outer Space (Ipecac). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Zeitgeist (Martha’s Music/Reprise). Review by Jen Cray.
Something Quite Peculiar (Science). Review by Jen Cray.
Until I’m There/Days Will Pass 7” (It’s a Trap!). Review by Aaron Shaul.
The Snow Patrol tour was as much about opening acts Ok Go and Silversun Pickups as it was about the Irish headliners. Jen Cray was among those lucky enough to score a ticket to the sold-out event.
Carnavas (Dangerbird). Review by Jen Cray.
Macabre masterpiece The House that Screamed gets a stunning Blu-ray makeover, revealing a release good enough to convert non-believers. Phil Bailey reviews.
Ink 19’s Stacey Zering talks with writer Doug Bratton, who takes us inside his indie murder mystery comic book series, Isolation.
On today’s show, Charley Deppner, Eszter Balint, and Pat Greene enjoy a discussion of terror, punk rock, and the duality of musical genius.
In this episode, Jeremy Glazier talks with Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono of The Mother Hips, just as their entire back catalog is released on vinyl in partnership with the Blue Rose Foundation.
This week, savvy shopper Christopher Long scores an abused vinyl copy of The Long Run, the 1979 Eagles classic, from a local junkie for a pack of smokes and a can of pop.
Black Holes Are Hard to Find (Nemu Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Carl F. Gauze reviews his second As You Like It in three days, the latest a candy-colored complexity from Rollins College’s Annie Russell Theatre.
Episode 21, in which Jeremy Glazier has a fun conversation with the incredible musician, author, and artist Andy Aledort.