Speaking with vocalist Vice Cooler and guitarist Steve Touchstone of the undefinable trio of XBXRX , Jen Cray got them to talk about the brilliance of Kill Rock Stars, recording with Ian Mackaye and Steve Albini and how their live shows have resulted in permanent scarring.

Fancy Feast (Fairy Factory). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Wars (Polyvinyl). Review by Jen Cray.

Friend Opportunity (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.

2006 was a year dedicated to “tightening the sound, playing better and more shows, and working on getting some press and radio airplay,” said Mark, vocalist and guitarist for Brooklyn-based band, the Shapes. Well, they did just that. Brittany Sturges got the scoop on how they went about doing so.

Victory Records has taken a chance on an experimental indie rock band that put out one of 2006’s most exciting debuts. Moros Eros are going to blow up in 2007. Jen Cray spoke with lead singer/guitarist/lyricist, Zach Tipton , while he enjoyed what could very well be his last couple weeks of anonymity at home in Georgia.

The Loon (XL). Review by Jen Cray.

Flies the Field (Quarterstick). Review by Aaron Shaul.

International Affairs (Social Recordings). Review by Jen Cray.

Future Perfect (DMZ/Red Ink). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Lydia Lunch madness continues with Shellton Hull’s interview, as featured in today’s Minority Report.

Daniel Mitchell fights the nervous jitters as he speaks to cultural icon Lydia Lunch…

“Oh, the albums I wish I had reviewed…” says Rob Walsh , Ink 19’s overworked reviews editor.

Polizida (Ice Planet). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

FormFollowsFunction (Time Beach Records). Review by Jen Cray.

Fast>Future>Present (54, 40, or Fight!). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Complexity #2 (KOS Recordings). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.

Wallpaper the Witness (Birds Go South). Review by Terry Eagan.

God Bless Your Black Heart (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.

In the Leap Year (Greyday Productions). Review by Aaron Shaul.