Music
Review: Various Artists – 4 Doors to Death
Try though I might, I simply cannot put 4 Doors to Death down. This four-way split from Unspeakable Axe collects some new tracks from some of the filthiest, most brutal new bands to fly the tattered flag of old-school death metal. … read more
Review: Charlie Hilton – Palana
Charlie Hilton, known as the frontwoman for Blouse, changed her name from her given Sanskrit name, Palana, in favor of the more androgynous Charlie, after leaving high school. … read more
Review: The Besnard Lakes – A Coliseum Complex Museum
It’s no secret that The Besnard Lakes have an affinity for the supernatural and even look to it for inspiration. Yet, what sets A Coliseum Complex Museum apart from the band’s previous work is its openness in addressing the group’s relationship and overarching obsession with nature and the occult. … read more
Review: Abbath – Self-Titled
It must be said that Immortal is my favorite band of all time. I’m not exaggerating. I drove to Los Angeles to see them in a small car packed with sweaty, smelly fiends (one of which was me) and the concert was worth every hour I spent nauseously wafting in five different aromas of B.O. … read more
Review: David Bowie – Blackstar
Now, Blackstar is most easily read as a knowing goodbye from one of the smartest, bravest and enigmatic artists the world has ever had the benefit of knowing. … read more
Review: Chris Knox / Tall Dwarfs – Seizure / Weeville...
For every introverted soul who feared the sunlight, people and being seen or addressed in public, Chris Knox wrote songs for them. The famous godfather of New Zealand punk and lo-fi influenced all things that ultimately became the lame, overgeneralized indie label. … read more
Review: Various Artists – Senegal 70
Senegal 70 = Tinariwen + Lagos Disco Inferno + Orchestre Bawobab … read more
Review: Wonky Tonk – Stuff We Leave Behind
Wonky Tonk = Jenny Lewis + Neutral Milk Hotel … read more
Review: Frankie Cosmos – Fit Me In
Frankie Cosmos = Pure Bathing Culture + Lady Lamb … read more
Review: Vardan – Between The Fog and Shadows
Vardan = Alrakis + Kanashimi x Burzum … read more
Review: Baroness – Purple
Baroness = Mastadon + Hot Water Music + Kylesa … read more
Review: Ripping Death – Tales of the Ripper
Ripping Death = Death Strike + Usurper + Repulsion … read more
