Dreamtime (Collector’s Choice). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Proudly Present Modern Gospel for Modern Men and Women (Goldtooth). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Chris Catania , in between three days of running back and forth the length of Chicago’s Grant Park to check out the likes of Pearl Jam, Regina Spektor and Rhymefest , wonders if maybe Lollapalooza is getting a little too big.

You and Me Against the World, Baby (Boiling Point). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Yes Yes To You (Absolutely Kosher). Review by Jen Cray.

Small stage or large, the brilliantly weird rock sounds of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - and the over the top charisma of Karen O- did not fail in turning Jen Cray into a screaming fan.

The enigmatic Deadboy and the Elephantmen steal the show from The Fiery Furnaces and Jen Cray files a police report.

Trampin’ (Columbia Records). Review by Al Pergande.

No Questions Asked (Atavistic). Review by Terry Eagan.

Stand With the Stillness of This Day (Constellation). Review by Aaron Shaul.

“Melodic with a touch of groove and an anemic, very white approach to the vocals, but still soulful.” Gail Worley talks to Johnny Marr, currently of The Healers and formerly of the Smiths, and manages to keep it together. Mostly.

Fresh from the Democracy Rising event, Bob Pomeroy is convinced that Michael Moore would make a great presidential candidate. Here’s why.

Rise (Ten Wings). Review by Phil Bailey.

Various Artists (Palm). Review by Sarah Ludwig.

May 4, 2001, featuring Patti Smith, Blue Oyster Cult, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, and Pete Yorn. Review by James Mann. Photos by June Rich.

Peace and Noise (Arista). Review by drew West