Atreyu Returns With New Album, In Our Wake
Atreyu has long been a fixture in the metalcore genre. With roots in Orange County, CA, Atreyu has worked the circuits hard to gain the respect among fans that they…
Review: Robin Bacior – “Light It Moved Me”
Ah, the sophomore outing. What more vexing way of testing an artist’s mettle than seeing if they can replicate the magic of their debut, while not leaning on the former…
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.…
New Nazareth Music With Tattooed On My Brain
Nazareth has been around for quite some time. With over twenty albums in their extended catalog, produced for well near fifty years, this Scottish heavy metal band helped rule the…
Review: Papa M – “A Broke Moon Rises”
Talk about a phoenix rising from the ashes of it all, am I right? Consummate post-rock guitarist David Pajo returns to excellent form on A Broke Moon Rises, a new…
The Ambient Series: Tangerine Dream’s Classic Pink Years Sets Get Remastered 4CD Box
Anyone that enjoys ambient music is certain to appreciate the pioneering efforts of a certain German collective known as Tangerine Dream. From their beginnings with the release of Electronic Meditation…
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…
Interview: Alice Freya of Last Flight to Pluto
Alice Freya explores the freedom of prog on a Last Flight to Pluto Last Flight to Pluto have featured as Prog Magazine’s Limelight pick, played Trinity Live this past May…
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…
2CD Loudon Wainwright Career Rarities Collection, Years In The Making
The name Loudon Wainwright can produce all sorts of reactions and familiarization. If you’re old enough, then you’ll easily remember the AM Radio hit, “Dead Skunk”, merely a novelty song.…
CD Review: Bottle Rockets “Bit Logic”
Brian Henneman masterfully sets the scene with “Bad Time to Be an Outlaw,” the pivotal track on Bottle Rockets’ new album Bit Logic. He tells the truth when he sings…
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,…