Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Let’s Fight!
When I was a kid I saw an animated short about a violin duel with the devil. I was fascinated by this idea — having to beat the devil...
Albums Of The Week: DeYarmond Edison | Epoch
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Let’s cut straight to the quick, OK? The only reason you may know DeYarmond Edison — the short-lived band at the core of this five-LP,...
Next Week in Music | July 1-7 • 75 New Releases Headed Your Way
It's going to be a quiet week in the music world. And no wonder: Between Canada Day, the 4th of July and the end of school, millions of North...
Classic Album Review: Phil Lesh & Friends | There and Back Again
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):
Call it the return...
Albums Of The Week: Brian Setzer | The Devil Always Collects
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Creative sparks and killer riffs are flying everywhere on Brian Setzer’s new album The Devil Always Collects.
Setzer’s guitar work is virtuosic on the new...
Opening Acts | Rockers Reminisce About Seeing Their First Concerts
Back when I used to interview major-label musicians all the time, I had a list of random semi-personal questions I would ask after discussing whatever album or tour was...
Now Hear This: Places Around The Sun | Places Around The Sun
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Portuguese heavy rock four-piece Places Around The Sun have released their third album. The self-titled effort spreads their eclectic sound further across the globe into...
Classic Album Review: Harlem World | Ma$e Presents: The Movement
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):
Too many rappers can...
Classic Album Review: The Libertines | Up the Bracket
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 cover of The...
Albums Of The Week: Ted Leo & The Pharmacists | Heaven’s Off EP
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Well folks, A little bit all over the place, but I worked very hard to get some new songs finished for this one,” says singer-songwriter...
Classic Album Review: Sam Phillips | Zero Zero Zero
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 can’t really call...
Charlie Winston Criss-Crossing Canada
British singer-songwriter Charlie Winston is bringing his most recent album As I Am to Canada this week, with seven shows in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
As I Am, Winston's fifth...
Albums Of The Week: Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers | First Flight to...
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “First Flight to Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings captues a thrilling, previously unreleased live recording of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers at Hibiya Public...
Albums Of The Week: Damien Jurado | The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania is Damien Jurado’s first release on his own label. The album contains 10 intense stories of people determined not to...
Next Week in Music | Jan. 1-7 • New Books
DLR gets the MVP treatment, one-hit wonders get a second look, Sub Pop get eyed and more titles to open the New Year. Read all about ’em:
DLR Book: How...
