Classic Album Review: Natalie Merchant | Live In Concert, New York City, June 13,...

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):   On her first live...

Classic Album Review: Dr. Dre | 2001

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):   After trying to kick...

Classic Album Review: Seven Foot Spleen | Enter Therapy

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):   You know how your...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Give ’Em The Boot II

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):   When it comes to...

Classic Album Review: Soulwax | Much Against Everyone’s Advice

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):   “Everybody wants to be...

Classic Album Review: Krust | Coded Language

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):   Those who dug the...

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...

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