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Jewel – The Portal
Reviewing the new self help type song by Jewel wasn’t something I had envisioned doing when the song was first announced. I’ll admit to being a bit of a die-hard fan of the 1st Jewel album from, gulp, 30 years ago. I even collected various bootlegs that were released...
Kim Gordon – The Collective
The latest record by Kim Gordon harkens back to her glory years with Sonic Youth. In a way, that is. Ask any aging hipster who the defining bands of the alternative explosion were in the 80’s and 90’s you’ll get varied answers – but I’m willing to bet Sonic Youth will...
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Ella Atlas – The Road To Now
Ella Atlas features Stephen Masucci on guitars, bass, and keyboards, and Tarrah Maria on vocals, guitars, and keyboards. Stephen's name might be a bit familiar to those who follow the indie scene - as a member of The Lost Patrol and The Lovely Tangibles, he has made...
Nutopians – Rewind
Ian and Phil Jackson - the father / son duo known as Nutopians - return with their 2nd full length album, Rewind. The album was preceded by two EP's that gave us a taste of what was to come - post punk tunes that'll stay with you long after the album is over. The new...
Rowland S. Howard – Life’s What You Make It
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. Late 2009 saw...
Paul Draper – Spooky Action
A year after reintroducing himself to the music world with the 1st of 2 EP's, Mansun's Paul Draper returns with his debut solo full length album - over a decade in the making. EP1 and EP2 from last year showcased Paul's writing partnerships with Catherine Anne Davies...
Natalie Merchant – Butterfly
A couple of weeks ago I finally had the opportunity to see Natalie Merchant in concert again at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA. It had been about 16 years since I last saw her in Philadelphia on the Motherland tour. All those years ago in Philadelphia...
Lorde – Melodrama
Many years ago a friend gushed to me about pop star Lorde - telling me that she was the absolute best he'd heard in a bit. Now, most of the aging hipsters in my age range (mid 30's to mid 40's) DO seem like pop music - ironically or genuine, i have no idea. I filed...
Dog Toffee – The Future Has Been
It is a classic case of "what could have been". Local Manchester, England band gets some buzz, records an EP, quickly gets signed to a label and the EP never comes out. But what if the EP had pointed to an alternate future? A future not dictated by the whims of record...
Ride – Weather Diaries
In late 2015 I had the chance to see the recently reunited Ride play in Seattle at the Neptune Theater. Though they were / are beloved for their early shoegaze records, I have a soft spot for their brief flirtation with Britpop. Not sure what to expect, I went into...
Träd Gräs och Stenar – Tack För Kaffet (So Long)
About 16 or 17 years ago I came across a review of an obscure Swedish psychedelic band that was compelling. Pärson Sound conjured up visions of free form mind melting workouts, Sonic Youth inspired punk jams, and something fresh. The double disc anthology dd not...
More Ric Zweig & Fresh Air
Ric Zweig is an unusual artist within the music industry, having put his music career on hold many years ago to pursue a career as a successful lawyer and circuit court judge in southern Florida. Now retired, Ric reignited his music career a little over a decade ago,...
Black Sabbath – Paranoid
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. The opening...
Chris Cornell – 7/20/64-5/18/17
The morning of May 18th, 2017 is not one that I'll forget in my lifetime. I woke up to a message from a close friend indicating that Chris Cornell had passed away at some point early in the morning. Puzzled, it took me a few times to understand what had happened. Out...
Black Needle Noise with Bill Leeb – A Shiver Of Want
Black Needle Noise is one of John Fryer's many projects, with a focus on collaborating with different vocalists and embracing an "anything goes" philosophy. Fryer, of course, was 1/2 of This Mortal Coil - a band who employed a similar approach with regards to guest...
Atlas Park – Preview of Coming Distractions
Atlas Park hail from Northern California and offer up an intoxicating brew of modern rock inspired gems. Formed by Daniel Gatling in 2014, the band has quickly developed a following. Emotive vocals and hummable melodies, what I love about the band is how they tap into...
Curry Quiche – Behind the Machine
The return of England's Curry Quiche comes in the wake of Brexit and the aftermath of the US presidential election. The world has seemingly shifted to the political right and the band takes its cue from the shifting nature of the world. 2013's full length 1 Seed, No...
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