Review: Ashes and Diamonds — Are Forever

Review: Ashes and Diamonds — Are Forever
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Ashes and Diamonds is the new project from Daniel Ash, Bruce Smith and bassist Paul Spencer Denman. Are Forever is a record defined by driving rhythms. … read more

The Stiff Sheet: April 1996

The Stiff Sheet: April 1996
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I saw some car slowin’ down to turn and no traffic behind that so I floored it. BANG. She didn’t turn, and the Jesus Lizard totaled my car. … read more

Clan of Xymox @ Metro Music Hall 08.18.2025

Clan of Xymox @ Metro Music Hall 08.18.2025
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I was there Ronny Moorings decided to revert to the Clan of Xymox moniker in 1997. 13 albums later, we find ourselves in the sweltering heat of Salt Lake City on August 18, 2025. … read more

Local Review: Von Masse — COIL

Local Review: Von Masse — COIL
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By avoiding traditional formulas, Von Masse occasionally created a few of their own. Still, COIL is an undeniably strong album from a band who has yet to fulfill their potential. … read more

OK, So This is Pop Perfection: Poptone @ The Depot 06.23

OK, So This is Pop Perfection: Poptone @ The Depot...
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The night is filled with Tones on Tail tracks, five of which I’ve never had the opportunity to hear live. Maybe I’m more hungry for the songs that I haven’t seen live in 15 years, but I think a large part of what makes tonight work better than the 2002 tour show the presence of Haskins and Dompe. This is Poptone storming the stage. … read more

Poptone @ Swing House (Los Angeles) 04.21 with Bauhaus, Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets

Poptone @ Swing House (Los Angeles) 04.21 with Bauhaus, Tones...
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On April 21st, around 500 people gathered in Los Angeles at the Swing House to see Poptone—the music of Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets. … read more

Love and Rockets

Love and Rockets
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After months of anticipation, the new Love and Rockets LP is finally here complete with harmonica, saxaphone and plenty of fuzz bass. … read more