Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Temples ‘Sun Structures’ Review: 60’s psych-revivalists make a convincing (if at times too slavish )replica of flower power jangle. [rating=4] Temples are one of the most hyped bands in Britain at the moment, which should come as little shock. Anytime a band conjures the sounds of UK’s favorite sons The Beatles and 60’s psych in […]
††† Crosses Album Review; On yet another side project, Deftones frontman Chino Moreno explores 80’s friendly synth-rock with the release of the first full-length album from Crosses. [rating=3] It’s no secret to Deftones fans that vocalist Chino Moreno is a restless creative spirit. His love for the more delicate, electronic, European textures occasionally peeks into Deftones […]
Queens Of The Stone Age Majestic Theatre Concert Review: Josh Homme and co deliver an incendiary set on a cold Texas night at the San Antonio Majestic Theater. [rating=6] Don’t get the wrong impression of Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. Despite his recent (and past issues) with unruly concert-goers, he still wants […]
Welcome back to the second (and final) installment of the 40 Best Valentine’s Day Albums Of All Time. Click here to read Part One. So without further ado, here are the top 20 sexiest and most romantic albums ever made, comprised mostly of alternative rock, funk, soul, electronica and jazz. I’ll have essential romantic tracks […]
Jarvis Cocker To Speak At SXSW 2014: Britpop frontman to lecture about the craft of songwriting. 2014 SXSW Attendees who consider themselves Britpop fans will be might excited by this announcement; Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker will be giving a keynote speech at 2014 SXSW Music Conference. Cocker will be discussing his formidable lyrical and songwriting […]
40 Best Valentine’s Day Albums Part 1; Looking to set the mood for Valentine’s Day? Here’s the sexiest rock (and more) albums for the occasion. Hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Are you stressing over the best music to suit the occasion (or any upcoming romantic milestone)? Relax. I’m here to help. Last […]
The Cure Announce New Album 4:13 Scream: 2014 Release Will Be Goth Group’s First Release In 6 Years. With the recent announcement of The Cure’s two sold out performances for The Teenage Cancer trust at the Royal Albert Hall, there’s been rumors of a long in-the-works new album. Well good news Cure fans; the band […]
Slowdive Reunite For Primavera Sound: Dream-pop group will play alongside Pixies and The National. Slowly but surely, shoegaze is coming back into vogue. Last year saw My Bloody Valentine’s first album since 1991’s Loveless. And now its been confirmed that dreampop act (and Creation label mates) Slowdive are also reforming. They’ll be playing the second day […]
Albums Revisited: PiL’s ‘Album’ Turns 30: Anger Is A Everlasting Energy. January 27th, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of PiL ‘s(aka Public Image Ltd.) Album, one of the most curious and interesting post-punk albums of the 80’s. Ex-Sex Pistols vocalist Johnny Rotten (real name John Lydon) had steered his follow-up group on a unique musical trajectory; early […]
Afghan Whigs Announce New Album ‘Do To The Beast’: upcoming release will be the band’s first album in 16 years. Ever since the Afghan Whigs got back together; fans have had one burning question; is there a new album on the horizon? Over the weekend, Breaking Bad actor Bob Odenkirk tweeted a picture of himself and […]
