Bif Naked Celebrates 25th Anniversary of I, Bificus
Bill Clinton had a scandalous affair. Teletubbies invaded American TV. Viagra got the green light. And Bif Naked dropped her second album I, Bificus. Released in Canada in February...
Classic Album Review: B*Witched | B*Witched
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):
When the MuchMusic Video...
Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club & Pup Are Playing In Hamilton. Why? Because Beer.
Sonic Unyon just announced Billy Talent, Tokyo Police Club and Pup as the headliners for this summer's three-day Because Beer Craft Beer Festival in Hamilton this summer. They'll be...
Albums Of The Week: The Kills | God Games
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Whether we look for him or not, we all find God somewhere. It could be in nature. It could be in church. It could be...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 6-12 • The Long List: 425+ Releases On...
Happy birthday wishes to Radiohead’s Johnny Greenwood (52), Bryan Adams (64), Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits (76), Art Garfunkel (82) and, of course, Kevin Jonas (36) — and posthumous...
Classic DVD Review: Various Artists | 270 Miles From Graceland: Bonaroo 2003
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):
Recorded at the second...
Classic Album Review: D+ | Dandelion Seeds
This came out in 1998 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Despite their name, this...
Albums Of The Week: Lime Garden | One More Thing
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Lime Garden are a Brighton four-piece — friends whose coming-of-age indie-rock songwriting jumps over genre boundaries to create a sound that is uplifting yet somehow...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Rocking Like A Mother
If you're one of those people who believe that Mother's Day isn't a real thing — just a Hallmark holiday — let me say this: You better not have...
Albums Of The Week: Violent Femmes | Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Violent Femmes’ self-titled album has reached the legendary status that few albums ever attain.
Released in 1983, Violent Femmes became one of the most distinctive records...
Classic Album Reviews: Fifty Tons Of Black Terror | Demeter / Hefner | Breaking...
These came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got them. Here’s what I said about them back then (with some minor editing):
The brutish bunch of...
Next Week in Music | Dec. 11-17 • New Books
Still shopping for that music fan who loves to read? I've got you covered — assuming they love The Cure, Phil Ochs, Throbbing Gristle, jazz sidemen or Peruvian metal. ’Cause...
Classic Album Reviews: James Thomas | Beefsteak Blues / Big Joe Williams | No...
This came out in 1998 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Despite being the cornerstone...
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club Would Like You To Meet The Rabbit King
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “We are grateful and appreciate every time we are allowed to entertain you. We do not take it for granted. It is our job to...
Albums Of The Week: Nobro | Set Your Pussy Free
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Montreal modern-punk outfit Nobro’s debut full-length Set Your Pussy Free is a caustic, celebratory, glorious party-punk fireworks show. Produced by Dave Schiffman (Pup, Rage Against...
