The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long motors through Mississippi and discovers an amazing new record joint where he comes across a pristine, original vinyl pressing of The Partridge Family Album, the 1970 debut pop classic from The Partridge Family. And from his 20-dollar bill, he walks out with enough change for a pack of smokes and a Fresca.
Ink 19’s Randy Radic gets fresh with Sonny, the creative spirit behind emerging modern rock force Sunrise in Jupiter.
Shitty Times Volume 3. Review by Julius C. Lacking.
The first wave of UK punk crested and shrank back, but the Mekons are still thrashing and foaming.
M. Ward could get by on his smoky velvet voice alone, but he also happens to be a supreme connoisseur of what alert musicians call songcraft.
Sweet Candy Power (Good Charamel Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Sounds Like Music (Omnivore Recordings ). Review by James Mann.
Learn what piece of vinyl various pop stars first purchased in their youth.
Soulfire Live! (Wicked Cool Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Brimming with compelling interviews, and bursting with action-packed concert performances, this newly-released DVD documentary provides music enthusiasts with a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of rock’s most influential festivals.
Barry Goldberg reminisces about his lengthy careerin the music biz, a career that is still thriving, during an interview with Michelle Wilson.
Another Night: The Sire Recordings 1979-1981 (Omnivore). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Shonen Knife play their first show in Tampa. If their fans have their way, it won’t be Shonen Knife’s last visit. Bob Pomeroy fills in the details.
Carrboro (Bloodshot Records). Review by James Mann.
The Damned was the first UK punk band to release an album. Join Captain Sensible and David Vanian as they look back over their long and winding career.
s/t Cassette EP (Infinity Cat). Review by Jen Cray.
Adventure (Good Charamel Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
White Reaper Does It Again (Polyvinyl). Review by Jen Cray.
The People Are Home (Recess Records). Review by Jen Cray.
Snake Oil (Cleopatra Records). 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.
