Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
SXSW 2014 Interview with Lauren Larson of UME: Guitarist/vocalist from Austin buzz band discusses the highlights of their whirlwind week at SXSW. One of the busiest buzz bands to play SXSW 2014 was UME; the Austin based power-trio who conjures the rough and ragged guitar textures of 90’s alternative rock on their new album ‘Monuments.’ […]
Hey all, I was so caught up in the SXSW excitement that I almost forgot my own birthday! Well not mine, but the site. Smells Like Infinite Sadness turned 2 years old as of yesterday. On my last birthday announcement I’d stated how pleased I was with how things have grown. And while I’m not […]
Gary Numan SXSW 2014 Review: New Wave pioneer delivers a short but sweet set of dark industrial swagger at Buffalo Billiard’s. One of the most anticipated acts for SXSW 2014, Gary Numan’s been a busy bee this week, playing several sets over the course of the festival. Click here for my list of Top 10 acts […]
SXSW 2014 Interview With The Last Internationale: Protest anthem rockers are one of the biggest draws for SXSW 2014. As stated in my recent list of best acts for SXSW 2014, The Last Internationale will be one of the hottest tickets of the festival. A bluesy power trio full of anti-establishment and protest anthems, they’re […]
10 Artists To Catch At SXSW 2014: The must see alternative acts for 2014. SXSW 2014 is here! Are you overwhelmed by the choices? The ironic band names? The traffic? You are not alone. So take a deep breath, and relax. I’m here to help. I’ve made a list of several new artists and veteran […]
This Is Spinal Tap Turns 30, Spinal Tap celebrates 30th Anniversary: This goes up to 30 (er, 11). Celebrating three decades of the metal-skewering mockumentary. Rob Reiner’s directorial début, ‘This Is Spinal Tap’, turns 30 years old this week. Saying that certainly makes me feel old (I was in high school when I watched it […]
Albums Revisited: Nine Inch Nails ‘The Downward Spiral Turns 25.’ Trent Reznor’s sonic wall of angst and despair still packs a nihilistic punch two decades in. March 8th, 2019 marks 25 years since Trent Reznor’s dark masterpiece ‘The Downward Spiral’ seeped into the hearts and minds of disaffected teens and 20-somethings the world over. And […]
Albums Revisited: Aphex Twin Selected Ambient Works Volume II Turns 20: Richard D. James’ Ambient masterpiece still casts a trippy, nocturnal spell. This month (March 8th to be exact), will mark the 20th anniversary of Aphex Twin’s ‘Selected Ambient Works Volume II.’ His double album debuted to little fanfare, but has grown in stature through […]
David J Interview: SXSW 2014 and new album ‘An Eclipse of Ships’; post-punk icon discusses 2014 plans and musical legacy. The 2014 SXSW lineup is as impressive as ever, and for post-punk aficionados one name stands out in particular. That would be David J Haskins, former bassist and co-vocalist for Love And Rockets and Goth legends […]
Soundgarden Announce Superunknown 20th Anniversary Box Set; band’s hit album to be reissued in a variety of deluxe formats. Hard to believe, but Soundgarden’s smash album Superunknown will be turning 20 on March 8th. To commemorate the occasion, the Seattle Grunge architects will be releasing a deluxe special edition (although it won’t be released until […]
