Gasoline Lollipops’ newest single, “Freedom Don’t Come Easy,” is today’s mother lovin’ punk rock folk anthem.

Actually, the quiet is nice (Julia’s War). Review by Steven Cruse.

Frank Henenlotter’s gory grindhouse classic Basket Case looks as grimy as the streets of Times Square, and that is one of the film’s greatest assets. Arrow Video gives this unlikely candidate a welcome fresh release.

Despite the Mother’s Day factor, hundreds of fervent, faithful followers still flocked to Orlando’s famed Plaza Live to catch an earlybird set from Jimmy Failla — one of the hottest names on today’s national comedy scene.

Ink 19 readers get an early listen and look at “Cool Sparkling Water,” a new single from Lonnie Walker.

Jeremy Glazier has a bucket list day at a Los Lobos 50th Anniversary show in Davenport, Iowa.

Carl F. Gauze reviews the not-quite one-woman show, Always… Patsy Cline, based on the true story of Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger, who met the star in l961 and corresponded with Cline until her death.

Tales Of Treason (Pirates Press Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Africa 80 (Omnivore Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Carl F. Gauze reviews this interesting look at the surprising history and scandalous etymology of jazz, in Weird Music That Goes On Forever, by Bob Suren.

Two new releases from Free Dirt Records use sound and music to tell stories about our history.

A lady Tarzan and her gorilla have a rough time adapting to high society in Lorraine of the Lions (1925), one of four silent films on Accidentally Preserved: Volume 5, unleashed by Ben Model and Undercrank Productions, with musical scores by Jon C. Mirsalis.

Carl F. Gauze takes in See You at the Movies, another exciting Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret featuring Orlando’s own Tay Anderson.

A small town woman finds peace with her family in Rachel Hendrix, part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.

Instagram Success (Waterloo 103 Music). Review by Randy Radic.

Pita Parka Pt. 1: Xam Egdub (Ansible Editions). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Look to the East, Look to the West (Merge Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Gabbarein (Our Silent Canvas). Review by Rose Petralia.

The 1920s spring to life in this sprightly jukebox musical.

Christopher Lee presides over sex and torture in Jess Franco’s exploitation gem, Night of the Blood Monster now in 4K!

An idyllic campground filled with interesting people faces destruction in Happy Campers, part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.

An American success story of rum and sex and hula dancing. The Donn of Tiki was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.

An all-animal department store caters to the high-end clientele in this superb Japanese cartoon. The Concierge was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.

John Cleese is this year’s celebrity at the Florida Film Festival, and Monty Python’s Holy Grail its featured film. This event was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.

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

Disappearer EP. Review by Julius C. Lacking.

In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

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.

Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.

Waiting on a Breeze. Review by Randy Radic.

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

Welcome to Toytown (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Eye to the Ear (Tardigrade). Review by Maya McDaniel.

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.

Our Brand Could Be Yr Life (Chrysalis Records). Review by Steven Cruse.

Tarantula Heart (Ipecac Recordings). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.

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

Get to the theater tonight for Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, Alexandria Bombach’s latest documentary, one night only!

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

The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Rampen (apm: alien pop music) (POTOMAK). Review by Steven Cruse.

Rad Brown and Buffalo Stille (Nappy Roots) premiere their second single from forthcoming LP Upper Crust Confections, “Only Love,” today at Ink 19.

Ben Folds adds new dates to his Paper Airplane Request Tour.

HEALTH continue their mission to make everyone love each other, bringing their RAT-BASED WARFARE TOUR to the Mile High City, where Steven Cruse gets to be a very lucky middle-aged industrial fanboy.

Shitegeist (Suicide Records). Review by Randy Radic.