Purple State
With her latest, bestselling author and deified Fox News den mother Dana Perino delivers something of a surprise: a fiction debut that roams beyond the boundaries of her established safe space.
With her latest, bestselling author and deified Fox News den mother Dana Perino delivers something of a surprise: a fiction debut that roams beyond the boundaries of her established safe space.
If We Could, Would We (Righteous Babe Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Nightmare Tripping (Fearless Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Author and Oklahoma native Tonya Little delivers a heartfelt tribute to a treasured Americana music scene with her engaging debut release, Dirt & Spirit:: A History of the Red Dirt Music Scene, Vol. 1.
Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown (Righteous Babe Records). Review by Christopher Long.
After 50 years, Cheap Trick still looked great, sounded great, and delivered the goods, leaving 13 quarts of sweat on stage in the process.
Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. (Columbia Records). Review by Christopher Long.
In this 100th installment of his weekly series, Christopher Long snatches up a pre-loved $8 vinyl copy of one of his all-time favorites, Urban Desire, the 1978 classic from female rock trailblazer, Genya Ravan.
According to Christopher Long, “there ain’t nothin’ like gettin’ FREE vinyl!” And this week, he inherits a battered and tattered OG copy of Paranoid, the 1971 metal classic from Black Sabbath.
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!
This week, Christopher Long brings home another $5 vinyl bargain — a surprisingly pristine copy of Little Queen, the 1977 “gold medal” winner from Heart.
Year in and year out, author and nearly 20-year Ink 19 staff writer Christopher Long remains committed to the discovery and mass consumption of new music. In this rockin’ year-end roundup, Chris reveals his Video Jukebox Playlist of songs that thwacked him hardest in 2025.
| Fleetwood Mac Live 1975 (Rhino | 2025 RSD Black Friday Vinyl Exclusive). Review by Christopher Long. |
| Welcome to My Nightmare Live From the Forum 6/17/75 (Rhino | 2025 RSD Black Friday Vinyl Exclusive). Review by Christopher Long. |
Yes, you can find vinyl bargains out there. You’ve just got to keep your eyes open. And this week, Christopher Long discovers a real deal: a $5 vinyl copy of Montrose, the 1973 debut record from rock powerhouse, Montrose.
This week, Christopher Long finds himself back in Florida, visiting his favorite Space Coast record joint, where he scores an armload of vintage $5 LPs, including a copy of Hair of the Dog, the 1975 million seller from Nazareth.
All Washed Up (BMG). Review by Christopher Long.
As she preps her upcoming debut solo record, rising arena rock guitar ace Bella Perron drops an impressive teaser video for the enticing track, “Mirrors.”
This week, Christopher Long takes the first step in reconciling his splintered relationship with his kabuki-faced former heroes, when he ponies up a king’s ransom for a reasonably well-cared-for vinyl copy of Rock and Roll Over, the 1976 cock rock classic from KISS.
Boasting crunchy hooks and punchy melodies, the contagious So-Cal combo, Mewtone, is infecting the current indie rock scene.
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.