Welcome to my new column. Each month, I will clue you into the best 12 albums of the month as well as the worst album (unlucky 13). … read more
The Dirty Dozen
Serial Killer of the Month: Richard Speck
Richard Speck died one day shy of his 50th birthday on December 5th 1991; ordinarily that would have been the end of the story. … read more
Girls Against Boys
I had a phone conversation with the Girls Against Boys drummer Alexis Fleisig before they arrived. I am an expert at talking to drummers. … read more
Written In Blood: Hard Music for a Hard World
Cannibal Corpse grinds on with or without former vocalist Chris Barnes. The writing of the lyrics is right in step with the earlier recordings of the band. … read more
Stiff Sheet
I want to hate this record. But as a matter of fact, this is one of the best records I’ve heard this year. Excuse me while I go put it on again. … read more
Record Reviews
I found the voice irritating and the music tepid. The strings don’t help. I’m wondering why Tammy Rogers contributed her considerable talent to this record. … read more
Indie Sleaze and Pick ‘n’ Roll Dreams: Ritt Momney’s “THE TANK”
I had an in-depth discussion about indie rock’s relationship to basketball, his song “THE TANK” and his view of the Jazz’s prospects in the coming years. … read more
Miranda MacDougall and Sean Harris Oliver on Hunting Matthew Nichols
There’s something fitting about Hunting Matthew Nichols coming from artists whose roots are so deeply embedded in the theater, like Miranda MacDougall. … read more
Record Reviews
Mark’s Keyboard Repair is Money Mark’s his solo debut record, and it’s easy to draw a line between his solo musings and the jazz and funky forays of the B-Boys. … read more
Local Review: Sutures — Around My Neck
Around My Neck is an addictive explosion of sound broken by moments of sobriety. Suture’s debut EP interrupts and introduces violent static with calm melodies. … read more
The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest 2026
As the only hand lettering conference in North America, LetterWest is both a celebration and a community event for artists working in lettering. … read more
Record Reviews
Here’s the lowdown: I got the record and the review goes like this. Good music, bad lyrics, piss fountain, blood… The record was too short to judge it well. … read more
