Going Underground: Paul McCartney, The Beatles and The UK Counter-Culture charts the beginning of the underground in London that gave rise to Pink Floyd, The Soft Machine, and Revolver.James Mann “turns on, tunes in, and drops out,” and says “it’s all groovy!”

Rembrandt X (Records to Russia). Review by Julius Lacking.

With Slim gone, we are defenseless against Mars. Charles DJ Deppner details all the other things we’ll miss.

Black and White. Review by Christopher Long.

On their fiftieth anniversary, The Rolling Stones have opened up the vaults to share some rare gems. This hit or miss early venture into film shows the band on tour in 1965. Just stick to the live stuff, and you’ll have no problems, says mega-fan James Mann.

An unplugged evening with Eddie Vedder full of conversation, confessions, and two hours of music is a damn fine way for Jen Cray to spend the night.

20/20–Look Out! / Ignition (Real Gone Music, Black Vinyl). Review by James Mann.

With Us (Surfdog). Review by Jen Cray.

Brian Jonestown Massacre has survived the notorious mood swings of mastermind Anton Newcombe long enough to pummel a sold-out Tel Aviv crowd and Ink 19’s own Yifat Grizman with nearly three hours of genius noise.

Here’s Little Richard ( Specialty Records). Review by James Mann.

David Johansson peers into the donkey-cart abyss that is Brevard Busking Coalition, and comes out mostly unscathed.

Behind the Parade (Second Motion Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

After nearly a decade’s hiatus, Gavin Rossdale has relaunched BUSH, and a super sold-out show in Orlando lets Jen Cray know that she’s not the only one excited to see this band back together.

See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody tells Bob Mould’s entire story – from his abusive childhood to his coming out as a gay man, filled with details and anecdotes from his 50-plus years.

Music from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle/ Black Foliage: Animation Music Volume One (Chunklet Industries). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Let Alone Sea (pOprOck Records). Review by Al Pergande.

McCartney and McCartney II (Reissued) (MPL communications). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Songs for Other People (Holidays for Quince). Review by James Mann.

Many have called them the first punk band. Others insist they were the first “grunge” act. Regardless of their place in rock’s family tree, The Sonics’ influence has reached as far as Nirvana and The White Stripes. Recently reunited after 40 years apart, New Year’s Eve found The Sonics playing a homecoming show. Steve Stav was there to capture all their furious glory.

How do you attract a comedian’s attention? For singer/songwriter Terry Carleton, you write a song about him. In this case, the celebrity is Pee-wee Herman, who Carleton has been trying to court with the Fab Five-fueled single, “Good Morning, Mr. Breakfast.” Will Herman ever hear the track, or will The Playhouse Gang give it a thumbs down? Carleton speaks to Robert Sutton about his own “Big Adventure.”