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This week, Christopher Long is forced to go rogue and does the unthinkable when he locates and actually buys a pre-owned vinyl copy of Welcome Home, the 1986 sophomore set from ‘Til Tuesday — off the Internet. Say what? Clearly, he’s got a lot of explaining to do!
Wrap Me Up In Colored Feathers (Sugar Shack Music). Review by Christopher Long.
This week, Christopher Long goes “gaga” over discovering an ’80s treasure: an OG vinyl copy of Spring Session M, the timeless 1982 classic from Missing Persons — for just six bucks!
Couldn’t let 2018 get past us without a few quick takes!
It’s been thirty years after Roi Tamkin saw 10KM take the stage at the 40 Watt Club….
Playing Favorites (Omnivore Recordings). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Anything’s Possible Review by Michelle Wilson.
Natalie Merchant’s return to the road after a seven-year holiday finds her in better form that ever, as Jen Cray can attest.
Jen Cray enjoys a time trip back to 1994 with everyone’s favorite college radio folk duo, Indigo Girls.
Under the Sun. Review by Robert M. Sutton.
The Crane Wife (Capitol). Review by Jen Cray.
Martha Berner College pop Singer-songwriter Jake Johnson ,Friend of Howard,Friend of Howard,Littlebrother,Stein Haukland
Friend of Howard (Littlebrother). Review by Stein Haukland.
Volcano (Universal). Review by Stein Haukland.
Moonraker (Immergent). Review by Stein Haukland.
Motherland (Elektra). Review by Stein Haukland.
The Earth Pressed Flat (Bar/None). Review by Phil Bailey
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.
