Daniel Johnston
Daniel Johnston–a man who the term “legendary” truly fits–speaks with Stein Haukland about his new album with Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, art, and Sonic Youth.
Daniel Johnston–a man who the term “legendary” truly fits–speaks with Stein Haukland about his new album with Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, art, and Sonic Youth.
Irreversible Trend (Radical). Review by Troy Jewell.
Semaphore EP (Sub Pop). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
The Love From Above (Caulfield). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
For 100 We Try Harder (Asian Man). Review by Stein Haukland.
In It But Not of It (self-released). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Unlistenable (Zero To One). Review by Rob Walsh.
Suntan EP (Kimchee). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
The Engine of Commerce (Vital Cog). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Bob Pomeroy pokes holes in the old maxim about rock n’ roll being a young man’s game with profiles of the Ex, Mekons, and Sonic Youth.
McCarthy (Kimchee). Review by Stein Haukland.
Steve Stav goes way down with songwriter Johnny Dowd about “happy music,” the death penalty, and being called a genius.
8 Hours (If Society). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Obtanium (Ipecac). Review by Rob Walsh.
My Favorite Record (Spanks-a-Lot / Bloodshot). Review by Ian Koss.
Kurt Russell is nowhere to be seen, but Tom “Tearaway” Schulte is here to survey a cityscape littered with pop culture detritus.
Consonant (Fenway). Review by Stein Haukland.
1978-1981 (Acute). Review by Bryan Slipperfield.
Something / Everything! (K). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
The Great Dumbening (Vaccination). Review by Stein Haukland.
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.