Albums Of The Week: Mick Mars | The Other Side Of Mars

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “When Mick Mars stepped back from touring with Mötley Crüe — the band he co-founded more than 40 years ago — following their massive summer...

Albums Of The Week: Ace Frehley | 10,000 Volts

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Rock ’n’ roll and heavy metal simply wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without Ace Frehley. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock And Roll Hall...

Albums Of The Week: Can | Live In Paris 1973

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Live In Paris 1973 — the latest instalment of the acclaimed Can Live series — finds Can in magical form for a performance recorded at...

Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Can’t Go Wrong

Last year I reached out to my social media friends for help filling a gap in my record collection. I didn't own any Sun Ra albums, and had no...

20 Questions With Annika Catharina

Annika Catharina isn’t afraid to tackle life's thornier questions. The B.C. country-pop singer-songwriter's latest single What If I, for example, poses some crucial romantic queries to a potential suitor....

Now Hear This: The Western Civilization | Fractions Of A Whole

The Western Civilization get it together beautifully on their richly rewarding sophomore, wholly immersive album Fractions Of A Whole — showcasing today on Tinnitist. Chemistry, it is said, is the...

Release The Sounds | Hit Artists Share Their Stories On Let That Music Out!...

In the music business, few things are as helpful as an example. That’s the rationale behind Let That Music Out! — an independent, artist-driven FM radio show and podcast...

Classic DVD Review: NoMeansNo & Hanson Brothers | Would We Be … Live?

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   For years, people have...

Classic DVD Review: Lamb of God | Terror And Hubris

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   “Due to government regulations...

Classic DVD Review: Brian Wilson | Pet Sounds Live in London

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   The superb CD version...

Classic DVD Review: King Crimson | Eyes Wide Open

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   This killer set delivers...

Classic DVD Review: Paul Weller | Live at Braehead

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   The former Jam master...

Classic DVD Review: Opeth | Lamentations: Live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire 2003

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Talk about ruining your...

Classic DVD Review: Big Brother & The Holding Co. With Janis Joplin | Nine...

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   After watching Nine Hundred...

Classic DVD Review: The Cramps | Live at Napa State Mental Hospital

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   It doesn’t get any...

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