Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Concert Review: The Church ‘Starfish’ 30th Anniversary Tour at 3TEN: Aussie alternative stalwarts conjure vintage and contemporary charm during residency at Texas capital. Last year marked the 30th anniversary of Starfish, the classic 1987 album that launched Australian psych rockers The Church into the mainstream, and became a beloved musical touchstone for many fans of […]
Big Business ‘The Beast You Are’ Review: Seattle stoner metal duo bring bottom-heavy bliss on latest release. Big Business has been one of the best under-the-radar American rock acts ever since their formation in 2006, whether playing as a two-piece, or as a full-blown band. The act are back in power duo mode on their […]
Episode 25: Marty Willson-Piper Talks Noctorum’s ‘The Afterlife’, ‘Hanging Out in Heaven’ Vinyl Record Day Release and More: post-punk progenitor and master of the 12-string discusses new album, Record Store Day 2019 plans, new projects and much more in our latest episode. While Marty Willson-Piper is best known for his work with Aussie alt-rock pioneers The Church, […]
It looked like a metal show was going to erupt at Barracuda last Tuesday: the crowd were clad in black concert tees, and opening act Uniform brought enough pummeling cacophony to suggest the headliner would follow suit. But those who attended were clamoring for a different type of heavy: the brooding and sensual brand of […]
Concert Review: Peter Murphy and David J.– The Ruby Celebration: 40 Years of Bauhaus at The Paramount in Austin TX: goth icons bring dark atmosphere to Austin (Photo Credit: Judy Lyon). One cursory glance at The Paramount Theatre and you can see why it was the venue of choice for Peter Murphy and David J. […]
Book Reviews: The Big Book of Super Hero Bedtime Stories and Girl Power Brain Boosters: latest Downtown Bookworks releases both stimulate the brain and prepare kids for sleepy-time. Downtown Bookworks have created a wonderful line of kids books that impart helpful life lessons with the help of DC Comics characters, and they continue their winning streak […]
Evi Vine ‘Sabbath’ Review: single from forthcoming album showcases a furor of dark delights, and an impressive goth pedigree. When you’re about to listen to a song called Sabbath for the first time, expectations are high. The title of course draws associations with the progenitors of metal Black Sabbath, but it also conjures images of religious […]
Crooked Ghost ‘Skeleton House’ Review, North Carolinians conjure vintage 80’s goth on sophomore release. If you didn’t know better, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Skeleton House, the sophomore album from Crooked Ghost, was an obscure undiscovered gem released in the early 80’s by a bunch of black clad Brits. You’d be wrong, however, because the […]
Concert Review: The Revolution at Emo’s Austin: band honors Prince’s legacy with return visit to state capital. It was a packed house last Saturday night at Emo’s Austin, on a particularly chilly evening. But things heated up quickly once indoors–The Revolution, the virtuoso backing band of Prince Rogers Nelson, were once again ready to pay […]
Episode 24: Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker-Smells Like Cinematic Sadness Podcast: Mickey Rooney terrorizing children with killer toys–it’s an unsung holiday classic! Christmas is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate the holiday spirit than talking about an absolutely horrible yuletide horror movie? In the latest episode in our Smells […]