The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long reflects fondly on his misfit tweenage daze, as he discovers a reasonably healthy used vinyl copy of City Nights, the 1978 sophomore set from Canadian pop-rock kingpin, Nick Gilder — for just six bucks!
Another Night: The Sire Recordings 1979-1981 (Omnivore). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
New Mourning (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Zoom / Normal as the Next Guy / Live From the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun House (2015 Re-Issues) (Omnivore Recordings). Review by Christopher Long.
Zoom (Omnivore Recordings). Review by Christopher Long.
Theatre is Evil (8 ft. Records). Review by Joe Frietze.
The Ouch. The Touch (Cherrytree). Review by Aaron Shaul.
South Texas Wind (). Review by Kyrby Raine.
The Lost Patrol Band (Burning Heart/Epitaph). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Buffalo Head 7” (Fictitious Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
What Would Midget Jesus Do? (Partial Eclipse). Review by Henry “Hank” McCoy.
Only If You Look Up (TVT). Review by Matt Cibula.
Family Secrets (Smile). Review by Henry “Hank” McCoy.
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.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.
