Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
‘Chewie We’re Home’: Why The New Star Wars Trailer Is So Emotional: did you get a little weepy after seeing Han Solo and Chewbacca again? Don’t feel bad;we all did. If you’re a massive, or even a casual Star Wars fan, I’m sure you’ve checked out the brand new teaser trailer for Star Wars The Force […]
3 Other Marvel Characters Who Need Netflix Shows: in the wake of Daredevil’s success, let’s look at other heroes who deserve a spot in the Marvel Netflix-verse Marvel continues their multi-media reign with Daredevil, the terrific new Netflix series that finally does justice to one of the company’s most underrated superhero’s (his costume needs a bit more work, […]
Faith No More Extend North American Summer Tour Dates: Swedish hardcore legends Refused to open for band at NYC Madison Square Garden concert. Faith No More just announced additional tour dates for their 2015 North American tour which will support their upcoming album Sol Invictus. The added July and August dates will take the band from […]
April 5th, 2015 marked the 13th anniversary of the death of Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley. The singer passed away in 2002 after battling heroin addiction. Eerily, fellow Seattle grunge icon Kurt Cobain would take his own life on that same date in 1994. But while Nirvana are still seen as alternative icons, Alice in […]
Prong-Songs From The Black Hole Review: Prong crafts a unique and entertaining collection of songs that honor their hardcore influences. [rating=4] Prong have been on a roll. In the past three years they’ve released two acclaimed albums (the most recent being 2014’s Ruining Lives), proving that founding member-guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor isn’t resting on his laurels. He’s […]
Just a few months after burying the hatchet on a years long feud Billy Corgan and Marilyn Manson have announced a co-headlining tour. The End Times Tour will be in support of Manson’s latest album The Pale Emperor and the Smashing Pumpkin’s 2014 album Monuments to an Elegy. Click here for my Pale Emperor review and […]
Royal Thunder ‘Crooked Doors’ Review: rocky breakup = hard rock bliss. [rating=5] I don’t why some songs can induce the chills. All I can say is that it’s a rare occurrence, but when it happens you know you’ve heard something special. That was my visceral reaction to Time Machine, the powerful opening track to Royal Thunder’s new album […]
The Prodigy ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ Review: veteran dance act brings the noise in grand fashion…but some variety would have been nice. [rating=3] The Prodigy have always been the punks of electronica. Aggressive, brattish and abrasive, they created a carefully tailored sonic assault that has won them millions of fans and made them one of the few […]
Stream The Prodigy’s New Album ‘The Day Is My Enemy’: band is streaming aggressive new release on iTunes Radio. Techno titans The Prodigy will be releasing their new album The Day is My Enemy on March 30th. The band is giving fans a free preview of the material all this week via iTunes radio. Click here […]
SXSW Review and Analysis: Scott Weiland at the Parish, March 21, 2015. Today marks a special milestone with SLIS: here’s our first full length post from a contributor other than myself, my good friend Dave Dierksen, who gives a refreshingly honest appraisal and commentary of Scott Weiland’s SXSW showcase. Enjoy! I have a SXSW playbook […]
