Don’t let the stage name fool you: Monsieur Leroc isn’t French, he’s really Arne Drescher, and he’s from Germany. And don’t let the label fool you, either: while his new record, Le Slow Motion Boogie Woogie may be on Cornerstone R.A.S./Skunk (best known for Sublime and Long Beach Dub All-Stars), Leroc’s opus is a funk/hip hop/jazz collage set against interesting beats and electronics. Phillip Haire corresponded with Leroc to examine the contradictions.

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The Supersuckers, with Los Infernos and Furious Four (The Hustler, Indialantic, FL, May 17, 2000). Concert review by Phillip Haire.

Allow me to introduce you to yet another scorching act who embraces the seven…

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White Out (In the Red). Review by Phillip Haire

Late For the Future (Capricorn). Review by Phillip Haire

Interview by Phillip Haire

The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World (Sub Pop). Review by Phillip Haire

Sometimes I Cry (Sonic Unyon). Review by Phillip Haire

Music For Our Mother Ocean (Hollywood). Review by Phillip Haire

Deadly Hi-Fi (Skunk). Review by Phillip Haire

Bless Me Jah (RAS). Review by Phillip Haire

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Event Review by Phillip Haire