Now Hear This: Lakecia Benjamin | Phoenix

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Phoenix is the expansive new album in the musical evolution of alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin. The album was produced by Grammy winner Terri...

Now Hear This: The Drin | Today My Friend You Drunk the Venom

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Way out there. From up in the attic, in the village of Cincinnati, the third album from The Drin has arrived to commence 2023. Cold rhythms...

Now Hear This: Pure Adult | II

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Having grown up in the unusually sheltered environment of a church-turned-cult, Brooklyn musician Jeremy Snyder has always found himself drawn to the harsh, dissonant music...

20 Questions With Demi Ramos

Demi Ramos does not waste time. Yours or hers. Recently, the multi-tasking, fast-rising N.Y.C. pop-rocker got a head start on summer with the exclusive Tinnitist premiere of her energetic...

Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Sebadoh | Smash Your Head On The Punk Rock

The road from toxic masculinity to enlightenment is challenging, raw and fraught. If it made a sound, it would be Smash Your Head On The Punk Rock, Sebadoh’s 1992...

Classic Album Review: Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban | Mambo Sinuendo

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   The more you travel,...

Classic Album Review: Aaliyah | I Care 4 U

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   When musicians die these...

Classic Album Review: Today is the Day | Sadness Will Prevail

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Every band needs a...

Classic Album Review: The Mountain Goats | Tallahassee

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   For more than a...

Classic Album Review: Opeth | Deliverance

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   When most bands put...

Classic Album Review: Paul Thorn | Mission Temple Fireworks Stand

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Paul Thorn was born...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Daredevil Soundtrack

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Who would win a...

Classic Album Review: Massive Attack | 100th Window

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Blip-bleep and click-clack. Swish-swoosh...

Classic Album Review: Asian Dub Foundation | Enemy of the Enemy

This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   “You’ve got to rise...

Classic Album Reviews: Kimya Dawson | I’m Sorry That Sometimes I’m Mean / Adam...

These came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got them. Here’s what I said about them back then (with some minor editing):   “These burgers are crazy,”...

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