Musings on the past and present state of music, film, and pop culture. Get off my lawn.
Episode 23: 10 Bands You Either Love or Hate Part 2-SLIS Podcast (our conclusion to our list of bands who inspire volatile reactions). Earlier this week co-host Chris Logan and I discussed “10 Bands You Either Love or Hate Part 1,” those artists who are so polarizing, so divisive and so resolute in their vision, […]
How many arguments have you had with your friends on whether a band is great or terrible? If you’re a music nerd, probably too many to count. Some bands just don’t inspire a casual fan base. They’re so polarizing, so absolute, that they either cultivate a die-hard fan base or legions of haters. And that’s […]
This year, Prince’s powerful backing band The Revolution are touring to celebrate the legacy of the late icon, and they’ll be playing Emo’s Austin on December 29th. And one key member who will be performing live is Matt Fink, better known as ‘Dr. Fink.’ Click here to get tickets. Click here for my review of […]
10 Best Pete Shelley Songs: remembering the Buzzcocks frontman who brought romanticism and heartache to punk rock. Last week saw the untimely passing of musician Pete Shelley, who died at the age of 63. Shelley (born Peter McNeish) was a founding member and leader of The Buzzcocks, an English punk band that challenged the notion […]
SLIS’s 18 Best Albums of 2018: celebrating the best in rock, metal, alternative, electronica and alternative hip-hop amidst a chaotic year. We’re just a few weeks away from saying goodbye to 2018. It was a year that rattled nerves, tested our mettle, and raised questions about where we’re heading. Luckily we had a great soundtrack […]
★★★ 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 […]
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 […]
John Carpenter ‘Halloween’ 2018 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review: filmmaker/composer adds new layers to his signature horror theme (and score) for director David Gordon Greene’s sequel. ★★★★★ Sure, the upcoming Halloween film is directed by David Gordon Green, but the influence of director/composer John Carpenter is felt throughout this direct sequel to his 1978 horror classic. Not […]
Episode 17: Fantastic Fest 2018 Recap: ‘Halloween’, ‘Suspiria,’ and Much More: a recap of all that was amazing, strange and meh at this year’s genre film festival at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX. On this week’s podcast, co-host Dave Dierksen and I recap the wide arrange of great (and not so great) films at […]