Classic Album Review: Jeff Beck | You Had it Coming
This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Who says you can’t...
Classic DVD Review: Jimi Hendrix | Experience
This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
If any ’60s artist...
Classic Album Review: Dion | King of the New York Streets
This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing). And full disclosure:...
20 Questions With Revive the Rose
Revive the Rose came to play with their hockey-themed song and video Bar Down, which they showcased HERE late last year. Now the Ontario rockers are suiting up again...
Next Week in Music | Feb. 15-21 • The Short List: 4 Titles Worth...
Fun fact: 51 years ago today, The Who recorded Live At Leeds. As live albums go, it still hasn't been topped, far as I'm concerned. What does that have...
Next Week in Music | Feb. 15-21 • The Long List: 275+ Releases On...
Next Saturday, as I'm sure you're aware, is Hoodie Hoo Day. What's that? You've never heard of it? Colour me shocked. Here's the deal: On Hoodie Hoo Day, you’re...
Next Week in Music | Feb. 15-21 • New Books
Talib Kweli chronicles his beautiful struggle, Mick O'Shea has a pocketful of punk, Michael Jackson becomes a comic and more — these are the tales of the week. Read...
Next Week in Music | Feb. 15-21 • On TV
Most of the late-night shows are off the air this week, so you'll have to compensate with a few daytime and weekend offerings — though you could also catch...
Now Hear This: Los Makenzy | Monstruos y Animales (En Vivo)
I used to love driving to Texas every year for SXSW.
Even before I got there, one of the highlights of my trip was listening to all the Spanish stations...
Now Hear This: Kult Of The Wizard | Gold
Talk about a pleasant surprise. This one kinda snuck up on me outta nowhere. I'm not even sure where I stumbled across it, to be honest. And it's a...
Now Hear This: Hands Of Attrition | Colder Places
I get at least a dozen new metal albums every week. And quite frankly, way too many of them sound exactly the same: A bunch of testosterone-guzzling assholes furiously...
Now Hear This: Dan Boadi & African Internationals | Money Is The Root Of...
You can't go wrong with a joyous, energetic and generally irresistible slate of vintage Afrobeat and highlife (along with a dash of reggae) from the ’70s, can you? No,...
Now Hear This: Bob | You Can Stop That for a Start
I sorta vaguely remember these guys from back in the day, but I never paid attention to them then. Guess I should have. If you like your indie-pop kinda...
Now Hear This: Chris Brokaw | Puritan
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Chris Brokaw is the consummate underground rock musician. In a career spanning thirty-plus years he has been in countless bands (Come, Codeine, Charnel Ground, The...
Now Hear This: Death By Unga Bunga | Heavy Male Insecurity
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Death By Unga Bunga are on a roll these days. In 2020, the band created coolest streaming show of the year with Once Upon a...