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Tales Of Treason (Pirates Press Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Tales Of Treason (Pirates Press Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.
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.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Get to the theater tonight for Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, Alexandria Bombach’s latest documentary, one night only!
Ben Folds adds new dates to his Paper Airplane Request Tour.
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.
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.
Christopher Lee presides over sex and torture in Jess Franco’s exploitation gem, Night of the Blood Monster now in 4K!
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.
Africa 80 (Omnivore Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.
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.
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.
Waiting on a Breeze. Review by Randy Radic.
Welcome to Toytown (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Eye to the Ear (Tardigrade). Review by Maya McDaniel.
Our Brand Could Be Yr Life (Chrysalis Records). Review by Steven Cruse.
Tarantula Heart (Ipecac Recordings). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.
The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Rampen (apm: alien pop music) (POTOMAK). Review by Steven Cruse.
Shitegeist (Suicide Records). Review by Randy Radic.
Tiger’s Blood (Anti). Review by Ali Gomez.
8 Concepts of Tango (Øran / Fonogram). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
A tale of dissolution and vengeance set in the Old West, told Italian style.
Live at Antones Vol. 1/Pinetop’s Boogie Woogie (New West Records). Review by James Mann.
Mac DeMarco and his crew of misfits brought good tunes and a good time to Portland, Oregon. Alexa Harris was all smiles.
Rio en Medio Radio (WW Recordings). Review by James Mann.