Bill Bruford: The Autobiography
Legendary drummer Bill Bruford recounts his life with Yes, King Crimson, and the Progressive Rock movement.
Legendary drummer Bill Bruford recounts his life with Yes, King Crimson, and the Progressive Rock movement.
The Hazards of Love (Capitol). Review by Matt Parish.
Gail Worley finds drummer Chris Pennie of Coheed & Cambria to be one rad guy.
William Weikart , the mastermind behind the band Obscured by Clouds , is one literate and surprising person. Tim Wardyn unveils Weikart’s impressive cast of influences (including Chris Cornell and Baroque music), how ex-girlfriends contributed to one of the best songs on their album Psycheclectic, and how his bandmate Thee Slayer Hippy got his name.
Peoria (Star Apple Kingdom). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Set and Drift. Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Sweet Life (Sluggo’s Goon Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Sound of the Apocalypse (B&B Records). Review by Crystal Lee.
Red Bloom of the Boom (Hometapes). Review by Carl F Gauze.
A Raining Sun of Light and Love, For You and You and You (Tee Pee Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
of god and science (Detach Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Woman Transcending (White Dove). Review by Matt Parish.
Open Your Box (Astralwerks). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Epistemology (Double Plus Good). Review by Carl F Gauze.
No Rest for the Weary (Skeptical Records). Review by Kyrby Raine.
Rip Through the Hawk Black Night (High Two). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Spend an hour with Al Jourgensen and you’re guaranteed to get a lot of dirt. But probably not quality dirt, like Gail Worley digs up. Reissues, the parting of ways with Paul Barker, and the dreaded Curse of Seattle – get a fresh pack and pour the wine for this one.
Together We’re Heavy (Hollywood). Review by Sean Slone.
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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.