The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
For the musician’s standpoint, we yield the floor to the compiler of the Ramones tribute album Gabba Gabba Hey, as former Adolescents and current ADZ lead singer Tony Reflex offers his reflections on one of his biggest inspirations.
Brian Kruger enumerates the things we take for granted today that would not have existed without The Ramones.
David Lee Beowulf details his brushes with Joey Ramone, the band’s place in history, and the real definition of punk.
Terry Eagan reminds us that while Joey may be gone, the music remains.
Carl F. Gauze recalls the day The Ramones changed the face of his Milwaukee college radio station forever.
James Mann remembers growing up with The Ramones.
Screen Review by David Lee Beowülf
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.
