Album Review: Populuxe, “Lumiere”
This latest work from the Brooklyn, New York – founded trio, Populuxe, is a corker. While the band has always had a natural penchant for skewered pop – melding the…
Album Review: Paul Weller, “True Meanings”
So the 41-year recording career of Paul Weller continues with this, the release of his 14th solo album, True Meanings. It’s always a little bit difficult (and, perhaps, somewhat biased)…
Album Review: Jackson Automotive, S/T
Jackson Automotive is the current project from New York-based musicians, Arthur Schupbach (AM Schupbach, Exploding Head, Electramone, Oilcan Art, Donald & Lydia) and Ed Stankewick (Melted Americans, Exploding Head, Baby…
Album Review: Paul McCartney, “Egypt Station”
Two weeks ago, I saw the best minds of my generation go through hell. I saw them twist, bend, and contort into the most ungodly shapes. The new Paul McCartney…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Artisanals, S/T
The Artisanals are a newly formed band out of Charleston featuring Johnny Delaware (previously of SUSTO). The group draws inspiration from ’70’s “heartland rock” (Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, ), but…
EP Review: Iron & Wine – “Weed Garden”
I don’t know what to make of Sam Beam’s latest outing, an Iron & Wine EP titled, cleverly if mockingly, Weed Garden. (It was released a few days ago on…
Review: Black Vinyl Shoes Anthology 1973-1978 – Shoes
There are musical injustices in this world where the band or artist is underappreciated and, in general, underexposed. The band that -sadly – comes immediately to mind for me is…
CD Review: Bird Streets, S/T
Bird Streets is the nom du disque of musician John Brodeur on this project with Jason Falkner (The Three O’Clock, Jellyfish, etc. and many fine solo albums). It’s a fresh…
E.P. Review: Karen Haglof, “Palomino Steady Rocking”
Palomino Steady Rocking is the third release from New York-based guitarist/oncologist (yes, you read correctly) Karen Haglof, who has played with such luminaries as Rhys Chatham and Band Of Susans.…
CD Review: Alice In Chains, “Rainier Fog”
On the third release of Alice In Chains’ “Mach 2,” the band has locked in a win. It wasn’t guaranteed, not by any stretch. While I liked their first in…
Robert Olsen Discusses Sweetheart Of The Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour Kick-off Show at Ace Hotel (L.A. – 7/24/18)
Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour Ace Hotel L.A. 7/24/18 50 years ago, the Byrds (once royalty of rock) were down to two of the original members (Chris Hillman…
CD Review: 3.2, “The Rules Have Changed”
I feel much better about this now. I’ll explain why momentarily, but first, a little background. Released in 1988, …To The Power Of Three, the debut of the group 3,…