Classic Album Review: Beck | Midnite Vultures
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
At first, he was...
Matthew Lien Has Come Full Circle
Matthew Lien treats you to a 360° spectrum of sound on his immersive new binaural album Full Circle — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Yukon musician and producer’s 25th album...
Dumb Crush Have Been Hunting Witches In The Dark
Dumb Crush can't see the forest for the trees in the claustrophobic and chaotic video for their superb debut single Witches In The Dark — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
As...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 • The Short List:...
At this time of year, the music business really gets down to business. Of the hundreds of titles arriving next week, there are really only a handful that truly...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 • The Long List:...
Is it just me, or does Record Store Day Black Friday feel a little quieter this year? Maybe the proximity of 2024's final Bandcamp Friday one week later has...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 • 7 New Books
Today's reminder that I am as old as goddamn dirt: I once saw Carl Perkins play Blue Suede Shoes live. It was 1997, and he was the keynote speaker...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 • On TV
Do you see what I see? That's right — the first Christmas specials arrive later this week, some before the turkey even gets cold. Hope you're ready. If not,...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | The Pitter-Patter of Little Feat
I was drawn to Little Feat before I ever heard a note of their music.
When I was 15, I bought a copy of the Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock....
Thunder Pie | Creamed Onions & Giblet Gravy
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Thanksgiving is all about?”
– Charlie Brown
Mom-Mom was pudgy, jittery, and kind. On her one hand she had a ring made of a spoon...
Albums Of The Week: Can | Live In Keele 1977
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Live in Keele 1977 is a dynamic document of late-period Can. Recorded in March 1977, the core lineup of Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, Michael Karoli and...
Albums Of The Week: U2 | How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb 20th Anniversary...
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “To mark the 20th anniversary of U2’s critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, it has been remastered and reissued long with...
Albums Of The Week: 10,000 Years | All Quiet On The Final Frontier
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Formed in The Year Of The Plague, 2020, 10,000 Years have churned out their signature brand of skullcrushing stonermetal at a relentless pace, releasing records...
Albums Of The Week: Papa M | Ballads of Harry Houdini
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The Great Escape Artist is back! No, not THAT one — that dude’s dead!
We’re talking about Papa M. And HE’s talking ‘bout Harry Houdini —...
Albums Of The Week: Opeth | The Last Will And Testament
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Opeth are one of the most important bands in metal music. Their unique sound and compelling storytelling made them a genre leader and highly respected...
Albums Of The Week: Marilyn Manson | One Assassination Under God Chapter 1
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “One Assassination Under God Chapter 1 is the 12th album by Marilyn Manson and features the singles As Sick As The Secrets Within, Raise The...
