The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Elvis gets all the attention, but Little Richard is the real father of rock n’ roll. Lisa Cortés’s documentary, Little Richard: I Am Everything, examines the life and influence of the legendary performer. Review by Rob Levy.
Rock Bottom Rhapsody (New West Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Ink 19 asked musician and artist Jon Langford about Trump, Brexit and how a punker from Wales came to love country music.
Directly From My Heart (Specialty). Review by Scott Adams.
The Organization of Pop: Music From the First Thirty Years of ZTT Records (ZTT Records ). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The fall theater season opens with a bang in Orlando.
Gourmet de Funk (Peppermint Jam). Review by Bill Campbell.
Gold (Really Useful). Review by Joe Frietze.
Masquerade (Columbia). Review by Bill Campbell.
Enough popular culture to choke a horse! Tom “Tearaway” Schulte digs through the rubble of millions of rock and roll dreams.
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.