Authors: Nick Kuzmack
Review: Hookworms – The Hum
Hookworms = Rubella Ballet + X-Ray Spex + Siouxsie and The Banshees … read more
Review: Jacco Gardner – Hypnophobia
Jacco Gardner = Donovan + The Temples + The Nazz … read more
Review: Jello Biafra and the New Orleans Ranch and Soul...
Jello Biafra and The New Orleans Raunch and Soul All-Stars Walk On Jindal’s Splinters Alternative Tentacles Street: 05.12 Jello Biafra and The New Orleans Raunch and Soul All-Stars = The Animals + Ernie K. Doe + Jello Biafra + John Fred and His Playboy Band This live album is the result of a night inspired
Review: Jack Name – Light Show
This album is a toxic concoction of psychedelic, guitar-driven, experimental “adios motherfucker,” which needs to be experienced with full attention. The album tells a story that appears to be chaotic and complicated as it sifts through many genres. However, listening to the gems makes it bearable, like “Do The Shadow,” which is full of energy. … read more
Review: Future Nostalgia: Performing David Bowie
Shelton Waldrep’s Future Nostalgia: Performing David Bowie is a fascinating dissection of the man myth and legend that is/was David Bowie. … read more
Review: Ecosocialism: A Radical Alternative To Capitalist Catastrophe
Michael Lowy brilliantly proposes Ecosocialism as a viable alternative to the capitalist mess that has enveloped the planet and that threatens our collective survival. His explanation on how socialism is the system is wonderfully engaging. … read more
Local Review: The Moths – Necromancy: Rock-N-Roll
The Moths = Joy Division + Dead Boys + Killing Joke … read more
Local Review: The Ladells – Vamp
The Ladells Vamp Self-Released Street: 05.15 The Ladells = Giuda + The Stooges + The Velvet Underground In an explosion of heavy, fuzz-filled riffs and prominent beats, The Ladells have more than captured my attention. The Ladells have a sound that is a welcome ferocity of sultry angst inspired by the greats of proto-punk that is
Local Review: The Dog – Slow and Sweet
Slow and Sweet is a mix of everything from a little grunge to some bubblegum pop and vocals that sound like a gritty Marc Bolan. … read more
Local Review: Rich Girlz – He’s A Lover
Rich Girlz = Thee Oh Sees + The Parrots + Weezer … read more
Local Review: Rifamos – Fadista / Ay Te Watcho 7”
Rifamos = The Ventures + Spindrift … read more
