Justin DiFebbo
Turn Out the Light, Turn on the Stereo. Review by Michelle Wilson.
Turn Out the Light, Turn on the Stereo. Review by Michelle Wilson.
Hendra (Unmade Road). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Celebrate (Wind-up Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Buck ‘Em! The Music of Buck Owens (1955-1967) (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
The legendary REO Speedwagon joined forces with Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander to converge on Melbourne, FL’s King Center and deliver a true blue rock and roll spectacle of epic proportions.
Going Underground: Paul McCartney, The Beatles and The UK Counter-Culture charts the beginning of the underground in London that gave rise to Pink Floyd, The Soft Machine, and Revolver.James Mann “turns on, tunes in, and drops out,” and says “it’s all groovy!”
Rembrandt X (Records to Russia). Review by Julius Lacking.
With Slim gone, we are defenseless against Mars. Charles DJ Deppner details all the other things we’ll miss.
Black and White. Review by Christopher Long.
On their fiftieth anniversary, The Rolling Stones have opened up the vaults to share some rare gems. This hit or miss early venture into film shows the band on tour in 1965. Just stick to the live stuff, and you’ll have no problems, says mega-fan James Mann.
An unplugged evening with Eddie Vedder full of conversation, confessions, and two hours of music is a damn fine way for Jen Cray to spend the night.
20/20–Look Out! / Ignition (Real Gone Music, Black Vinyl). Review by James Mann.
With Us (Surfdog). Review by Jen Cray.
Brian Jonestown Massacre has survived the notorious mood swings of mastermind Anton Newcombe long enough to pummel a sold-out Tel Aviv crowd and Ink 19’s own Yifat Grizman with nearly three hours of genius noise.
Here’s Little Richard ( Specialty Records). Review by James Mann.
David Johansson peers into the donkey-cart abyss that is Brevard Busking Coalition, and comes out mostly unscathed.
Behind the Parade (Second Motion Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
After nearly a decade’s hiatus, Gavin Rossdale has relaunched BUSH, and a super sold-out show in Orlando lets Jen Cray know that she’s not the only one excited to see this band back together.
See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody tells Bob Mould’s entire story – from his abusive childhood to his coming out as a gay man, filled with details and anecdotes from his 50-plus years.
Music from the Unrealized Film Script: Dusk at Cubist Castle/ Black Foliage: Animation Music Volume One (Chunklet Industries). Review by Carl F Gauze.
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.