Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Musta Paraati ‘Black Parade’ Review: Finnish post-punkers release first album in 34 years. One thing I’ve realizes as a music blogger is that no matter how many bands from a certain era you think you know, there’s always a “new” vintage gem to discover. Such is the case with Musta Paraati , a post-punk/goth act who emerged during […]
Episode 20: Failure’s Kellii Scott Talks New Album In The Future Your Body Will Be The Furthest Thing From Your Mind-SLIS Podcast-drummer talks band’s Herculean 2018 project in our exclusive interview. L.A. alternative rock trio Failure have always blazed their own unique musical path, a mix of melody and dissonance that has garnered them a […]
★★★ Well it’s finally here–The Smashing Pumpkins (75%) reunion album Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun, is out this Friday. The Rick Rubin produced affair is a major occasion, marking the first release featuring original drummer Jimmy Chamberlin since 2007’s Zeitgeist, and the first featuring guitarist […]
Episode 19: Remembering Stan Lee-SLIS Podcast: celebrating the architect behind Marvel Comics upon his passing. The late, great Stan Lee passed away at the age of 95 this week and he has left a seismic pop culture footprint that cements his status as an icon for eternity. For members of Generation X, Lee holds a […]
Viva Death ‘Illuminate’ Review: 90’s alt-rock supergroup has anthems to spare. What do you get when combine members of Face to Face (Scott Shiflett, Trever Keith), Foo Fighters (Chris Shiflett) and A Perfect Circle and Weezer (Josh Freese)? You get an excellent throwback to heavy 90’s alternative rock, that’s what. The band in question is Viva […]
David J ‘Crocodile Tears and the Velvet Cosh’ Review: sophomore solo effort receives first vinyl reissue in 33 years. ★★★★ While bassist/vocalist David J. Haskins is best known as the bassist for iconic post-punk acts Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, he’s also had a quite prolific solo career, releasing 13 albums since 1983. And his […]
Concert Review: A Perfect Circle at Austin360 Amphitheater: band brought politically themed new album ‘Eat The Elephant’ and more to vivid life at Texas show. ★★★★★ Austin’s Wednesday weather necessitated a rescheduled performance, and luckily A Perfect Circle opted for a one day delay vs a cancellation. The skies were clear and cool and the […]
Book Review: ‘The Big Book of Super-Villains’: Downtown Bookworks’ latest DC Comics affiliated title gives the low-down on all the best baddies in the DCU. ★★★★★ They say a hero is only as good as its villain, and the superheroes of the DCU have some of the most memorable adversaries in pop culture. And Downtown Bookworks latest […]
Holygram ‘Modern Cults’ Review: German act conjures classic post-punk and new wave on début full-length release. ★★★★ The musical ghosts of the 80s remain forever in our midst, with new bands drawing upon the sounds of 80’s goth, new wave and post-punk to both interesting and less-interesting results. But German newcomers Holygram have expertly seized […]
Episode 18: Night Club’s Emily Kavanaugh Talks Album ‘Scary World’ and Opening For A Perfect Circle-SLIS Podcast: vocalist discusses duo’s personal (and topical) new album and upcoming tour. Night Club are one of the most exciting indie acts in recent years, exploring a unique mix of darkwave, industrial, and modern pop. The duo, comprised of […]
