Classic Album Review: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | Behind the Music
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):
We might as well...
Classic Album Review: The Mooney Suzuki | Electric Sweat
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):
“In a young man’s...
Classic Album Review: Silverchair | Diorama
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):
A few years ago,...
Classic Album Review: The Flaming Lips | Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
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):
Every time Oklahoma’s neo-psychedelic...
Classic Album Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers | By the Way
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):
When they were young...
Next Week in Music | July 11-17 • The Short List: 6 Titles You...
Hey, I like Lizzo as much as the next person. But really, you don't need me to tell you she's dropping a new album next week. I'd rather spend...
Next Week in Music | July 11-17 • The Long List: Nearly 300 Releases...
July 10 is a big day for birthdays: Gospel legend Mavis Staples turns 83, second-generation folk hero Arlo Guthrie hits 75, Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant turns 68, banjo...
Next Week in Music | July 11-17 • New Books
Sometimes a little is enough. And sometimes it just has to be, whether you like it or not. Case in point: Next week's lean lineup of new books. Will...
Next Week in Music | July 11-17 • On TV
Welcome to Week 2 of the post-holiday music drought. Hope you like Caamp, Hot Milk, Sean Paul, Demi Lovato and The Heavy Heavy, since they're pretty much your only...
Albums Of The Week: Spiral Stairs | Medley Attack!!!
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “They say that great art is often mined from great adversity, an adage that indie-rock pioneer Scott Kannberg (aka Spiral Stairs) can attest to all...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
My life-long pal Jordon Zadorozny of Blinker The Star made news late last year. Sadly, it wasn't for producing and contributing to any of my six Area Resident albums....
Albums Of The Week: Sniffany & The Nits | The Unscratchable Itch
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Sniffany & The Nits are a deranged, genuinely troubling punk band from London featuring members of Joanna Gruesome, Ex-Void & The Tubs. Drawing a through...
Albums Of The Week: American Terror | Where We Are
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “American Terror’s sophomore album Where We Are is a brutal mix of metal and punk with songs you can’t help but get stuck in your...
Albums Of The Week: Sick Joy | We’re All Gonna F***ing Die
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “In tough times, music can be the way through. With an expertise in fuzzy riffs, melodic heaviness, high energy and sharp lyrics, Sick Joy are...
Albums Of The Week: James Bay | Leap
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “For his third full-length album Leap, award-winning multi-platinum singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist James Bay worked with some of the most sought-after producers and songwriters in...
