Rock Shrines
Jeff Schweers buries this morbid, creepy, gag-inducing yet glossy coffee table tome about dead rock stars, where they died, and their final resting places.
Jeff Schweers buries this morbid, creepy, gag-inducing yet glossy coffee table tome about dead rock stars, where they died, and their final resting places.
A Stranger Here (Anti, Inc.). Review by Carl F Gauze.
War Elephant (Partisan). Review by Carl F Gauze.
L’Ocelle Mare (Sickroom). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Langhorne Slim (Kemado). Review by Jen Cray.
Pressure (Badman). Review by Jen Cray.
Exploration (New West). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Reprieve (Righteous Babe). Review by Jen Cray.
Give ‘em the Boot IV (Hellcat Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Leftover Salmon (Commotion Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Side of the Road (Rounder). Review by Stein Haukland.
Tell Balgeary, Balgury is Dead (Lookout!). Review by Stein Haukland.
Trouble No More (Columbia). Review by Matt Cibula.
Dropkick Murphys’ bassist Ken Casey talks with Rob Walsh about nearly eight years of giving a voice to the man on the street.
David Whited discusses North and South, Filth And Fire, and the darker side of life with Texas singer / songwriter Mary Gauthier.
A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson (Jackpine Social Club). Review by Stein Haukland.
A Gentle Evening With Townes Van Zandt (Dualtone). Review by James Mann.
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.