For the last five decades or so, Yoko Ono has been the subject of controversy in the world of rock music. As the widow of John Lennon, Beatles fans have … Read More
CD Review: Culture Club “Life”
Life If you loved Culture Club in their heyday, you probably don’t care so much about reviews, you’re just happy there is new material, Life. It should be noted, Culture … Read More
CD Review: Carole King “One To One” and “Speeding Time”
Carole King Carole King fans can rejoice as two hard to find titles finally make their long awaited return to the CD racks. One To One and Speeding Time have just been … Read More
CD Box Set Review: “REO Speedwagon: The Early Years 1971 – 1977”
REO Speedwagon fans rejoice as Cherry Red Records have pulled out all the stops with their just released “REO Speedwagon: The Early Years 1971 – 1977” boxset. Back in the … Read More
New Music Friday: St. Lenox’s “Ten Fables of Young Ambition and Passionate Love”
Ten Fables of Young Ambition and Passionate Love Singer-songwriter Andrew Choi (aka St. Lenox) thankfully makes it easy for the lazy music critic. Rather than having to fumble toward … Read More
Album Review: Paul McCartney- Egypt Station
Nearly five decades after the Beatles’ split, Paul McCartney has had quite the career. Whether it be with his band Wings or by himself, the man has delivered a somewhat … Read More
Album Review: Riot V- Armor of Light
Despite his passing in 2012, Mark Reale’s music with Riot lives on through the offshoot band Riot V. Formed a year after Reale’s passing by guitarist Mike Flyntz and bassist … Read More
Album Review: Parallel Person by Varsity
I don’t know about you, but spring into summer is when I want to break out some indie music and drive around with the windows down. Varsity’s sophomore LP, Parallel … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- Fingerprince & Duck Stab/Buster And Glen pREServed Editions
With two albums out of the way, Cherry Red Records have released the next two installments in the Residents’ pREServed Editions Series. The albums, 1977’s Fingerprince and 1978’s Duck Stab/Buster … Read More
Album Review: Spirit- It Shall Be: The Ode & Epic Recordings (1968-1972)
Spirit: It Shall Be Cherry Red Records have released a new box set devoted to the music of psychedelic rock band, Spirit. The set, It Shall Be, covers the … Read More
Album Reviews: Preston School of Industry, All This Sounds Gas and Monsoon, Spiral Stairs, The Real Feel
Scott Kannberg, aka Spiral Stairs, a founding member of Pavement, has now released four full length records since that band’s dissolution in 1999. The first three are being reissued this … Read More
New Music Friday: Caroline Rose’s “Loner”
Singer-songwriter Caroline Rose has traded in the rootsy Americana of her first full-length (2014’s I Will Not Be Afraid) for a more polished, pop-influenced sound on her brand-new second album, Loner. … Read More
Music: Vexes Releasing New Album Ancient Geometry
VEXES’ upcoming debut album, Ancient Geometry, will hit stores this tomorrow, February 23, 2018. The album is available for digital pre-order via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Bandcamp (some with … Read More
Review: Calexico: The Thread That Keeps Us
¿Donde esta Mexico? is both basic Spanish and a question fans might ask about Calexico’s latest album, The Thread That Keeps Us. When describing Calexico’s music to a friend recently, … Read More