Albums Of The Week: Smashing Pumpkins | Atum: Act 1
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The Smashing Pumpkins’ 12th studio album is a three-act rock opera album titled Atum (pronounced Autumn). Atum will feature 33 tracks and is the sequel...
Osheaga 2025 Unveils Lineup
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival will return this summer for its 18th edition, with a three-day music lineup that includes Olivia Rodrigo, The Killers, Tyler, The Creator and much...
Albums Of The Week: Tegan and Sara | Still Jealous
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Tegan and Sara revisit the indie-pop duo’s 2004 breakout album So Jealous on a new version of the record titled Still Jealous. It features the original’s 14...
Aruba Red | Goddess Vibes: Exclusive Video Premiere!
After taking some breathing space from music, London-based alternative soul artist Aruba Red is returning with the new EP Holy Waters and its premiere single Goddess Vibes — premiering...
Bruce Springsteen | Madison Square Garden 1988 • No Nukes 1979
For most artists, self-releasing five historic live recordings in little more than a month would be seen as egomaniacal overkill. For Bruce Springsteen, it's no big deal. In fact,...
Sam Quartin of The Bobby Lees | The Tinnitist Interview
We've all been uncomfortable in our own skin. But probably not as uncomfortable as Sam Quartin of The Bobby Lees.
"When I was younger, I had really bad mental issues...
Classic Album Review: The Band | The Last Waltz Deluxe Edition
This came out in 2002 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
As a rule, there...
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Deep Purple | Come Taste The Band
You would actually be well-advised to not put any part of this band in your mouth. Come Taste The Band (1975) and its subsequent tour boasts Deep Purple at...
The Specials | Encore • The Beat feat. Ranking Roger | Public Confidential
It may not be the dawning of a new era. But it is a reasonably enjoyable facsimile of an old one. Reconstituted 2-Tone titans The Specials and The Beat...
Next Week in Music | April 1-7, 2019 • 120 New Releases Headed Your...
There are more than 120 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t blame me if things change at...
Back Stories (Birthday Edition) | My Unedited 2016 Interview With Robin Zander
Happy birthday to Cheap Trick frontman Robin Zander, who turns 71 years old today. A few years ago, I interviewed him just before he and his bandmates were inducted...
Sonic Youth | New York, NY • CBGB • December 13, 1988
I was lucky enough to see Sonic Youth play a bunch of times over the years. And like every punk fan who goes to New York, I made the...
Classic Album Review: Yes | In a Word: Yes (1969 – )
This came out in 2002 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
If you asked some...
Get A Double Eyeful of Punk Pix
The newly christened Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas just opened its doors a few weeks ago. But in true DIY punk fashion, they've hit the ground running. The...
Next Week in Music | Feb. 4-10, 2019 • New Albums
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for these albums next week. But don’t blame me if things change at the last minute:
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