Music
Local Review: BRAIN BAGZ – God Hates BAGZ
BRAIN BAGZ = Dead Boys + The Stooges + Die Group … read more
Covenant of Death – Steve Tucker of Morbid Angel
In 1997, when vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker replaced David Vincent, Morbid Angel went into an arguably experimental phase, sounding quite different from the more death/thrash–influenced first four albums from the band. … read more
Review: The Devil’s In the Details – Saint Etienne’s “Home...
While not specifically a direct concept album like its two predecessors precisely—despite there being a recurring theme of suburbia and suburban life—Saint Etienne have taken some inspiration from their luminous back-catalog and reinvested it into their always stellar songcraft skills in “Home Counties.” … read more
X96 Spring Thing: Bleachers, Dreamers, flor @ Gallivan
The annually anticipated Big Ass Show is nowhere to be found on the 2017 calendar. This is the year of the Spring Thing, the first of many summer concert series from X96. … read more
Review: “I’m Always Listening” – Alison Moyet’s Other
The seraphic-voiced legend Alison Moyet released her latest track “Other” on June 16 on Cooking Vinyl before starting her North American tour. … read more
Review: Land of Talk – Life After Youth
Land of Talk = Speedy Ortiz + Big Thief + All Dogs … read more
Review: Steve Drewett & The Indestructible Beat – Disgraceland
Steve & The Indestructible Beat = T.V. Smith + Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros … read more
Flogging Molly: Swinging on the Devil’s Dance Floor
Flogging Molly are a band that should, nay, must be experienced live, whether you’re a fan of their music or not—they are unmatched by any band I’ve seen, and I’ve never seen a bad performance from them. … read more
Review: Jen Gloeckner – VINE
Jen Gloeckner = Cocteau Twins + Portishead + Youth Lagoon … read more
Where Are They Now? Cock Sparrer’s Colin McFaull and Daryl...
Before venturing down to the city of sin for Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival, Cock Sparrer chat the relevance of punk 40 years on, the history of Oi!, recording Forever, Brexit and much more. … read more
Local Review: Scatterbrain – Ambience & Overindulgence
Scatterbrain = Blvck Sand + Greaf + Clams Casino … read more
Review: Girlpool – Powerplant
Girlpool = Still Corners + Frankie Cosmos + Mitski … read more
