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Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.

Speedfossil’s in love with a girl on the internet, on “IRL” from Room With A VU, Vol.1.

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.

John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.

Charles DJ Deppner takes a look at a new book of artwork by DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh, and discovers the book is actually looking back at him.

Despite serving up ample slices of signature snark, FOX News golden boy Jesse Watters, for the most part, just listens — driving the narrative of his latest book, Get It Together, through the stories of others.

Forgotten ’70s action film Fear Is the Key is as gritty as the faces of the men who populate it. Phil Bailey reviews the splashy new Blu-ray.