Purple Records, a Cherry Red Records label, has just reissued the first three studio albums from UK hard rockers Trapeze. As per usual with Cherry Red’s releases, these reissues are … Read More
Andrew Gold: Lonely Boy The Asylum Years Anthology Box Set
Cherry Records has once again outdone themselves with the recently released “Andrew Gold: Lonely Boy – The Asylum Years Anthology” box set. Andrew Gold came into prominence on the LA … Read More
Album Review- The Psychedelic Furs, “Made of Rain”
The Psychedelic Furs current lineup features Amanda Kramer (ex-Information Society) as well a Mars Williams (ex-The Waitresses). It’s been 29 years since The Psychedelic released a studio album. Their only release … Read More
Intervention Records: Vinyl Reissues Review
Hey Vinyl Aficionados Intervention Records is go to label for high quality reissues on vinyl and SACD! Since the label’s inception their sonic goal has been for each record we … Read More
Album Review – The Strokes, “The New Abnormal”
The Strokes are certainly a band that is greater than the sum of its parts. Sure, guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. has put out some fine solo work as has lead … Read More
Review: TWICE “MORE & MORE”
Admittedly, I was a little late to the k-pop craze. I knew a few BTS songs, and I understood the appeal — I just couldn’t picture sitting down and listening … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- Metal, Meat And Bone
In their five-decade career, the Residents have managed to release nearly 50+ albums- touring for nearly every one of them. From their bizarre nature to their mysterious identities, the Residents … Read More
Album Review – The District, “You Know I’m Not Going Anywhere”
One of the positive things to come out of the recent lockdown is the opportunity it has presented to catch up on artists one may have slept on. One such … Read More
Album review: Bob Dylan- Rough And Rowdy Ways
Now nearing the sixth decade of his recording career, singer/songwriter Bob Dylan has recently released a brand-new studio album. The album, Rough And Rowdy Ways, is Dylan’s first album of … Read More
Review: New stand-up hour from Eddie Pepitone, “For the Masses”
Eddie Pepitone, the Bitter Buddha, assesses America in the “end times” “WE HAVE TO GET IN THE STREETS AND FUCKING FIGHT! … Now I’m not going to be able to … Read More
Album review: Myq Kaplan’s “A.K.A.” is compassionate, confounding stand-up
Myq Kaplan’s newest album of wordy, nerdy stand-up comedy is out today. As he readily admits in his stand-up, Myq Kaplan (it’s pronounced “Mike”) can be an acquired taste. At … Read More
Vinyl LP Review: X Discography (1980-83)
Veteran LA punk rockers X are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their influential debut album Los Angeles. With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, the band’s tour with the Violent Femmes has been … Read More
Music Review: Lucinda Williams Good Souls Better Angels
Good Souls Better Angels Lucinda Williams, at age 67, has a lot to say about the state of the world in her latest album Good Souls Better Angels. When she … Read More
Album Review: Sir Lord Baltimore- The Complete Studio Recordings (1970-2006)
Sir Lord Baltimore HNE, a Cherry Red Records label, have recently released a new box set devoted to heavy psych rockers Sir Lord Baltimore. The set, The Complete Studio Recordings, … Read More