Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Album Review: Puscifer – Normal Isn’tFeb 6/Puscifer Entertainment / Alchemy Recordings / BMG More than two decades into its existence, and closer to a quarter-century if you trace its earliest incarnations, Puscifer has quietly become Maynard James Keenan’s most prolific and responsive creative outlet. Where Tool moves with tectonic patience and A Perfect Circle operates […]
These rock albums threw us a lifeline in 2025, a year that felt like a decade. 2025 was a year that reminded us why we keep coming back to music: it can shock, soothe, confront, thrill and carry us through. And it proved a sonic balm that helped us get through a 12-month dumpster fire. […]
UK Rockers The Darkness deliver riffs, laughs and heart to ATX with powerhouse set at Emo’s. The Darkness turned Emo’s into a rock revival on Saturday night. The near capacity crowd were in fine spirits, ready to revel in the band’s trademark mix of glam, classic rock and timeless pop hooks. They kicked things off […]
Death Cult / The Cult at The Majestic Theater: A Dream Fusion of Goth Roots and Metal Bombast San Antonio fans got a rare treat at The Majestic Theater as Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy brought Death Cult (their original moniker before shortening their name in 1983). and The Cult together for one career-spanning show. […]
Ashes and Diamonds “Are Forever” Review: trio fronted by Daniel Ash go all killer, no filler on moody, atmospheric debut album. For over four decades, Daniel Ash has left an indelible musical imprint. From Bauhaus to Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets and his own solo ventures, Ash has mastered the art of moody […]
Post-punk icon Daniel Ash of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets talks new band Ashes and Diamonds’ debut album “Are Forever” on this week’s podcast. Few artists have a résumé as genre-defining as Daniel Ash. From the shadowy art-rock of Bauhaus to the sleek psychedelia of Love and Rockets, his fingerprints are all over post-punk, goth, […]
The Chameleons: ‘Arctic Moon’ (Album Review): atmospheric UK post-punk guitar architects expand their legacy with first album in over two decades. Few bands carry the kind of cult weight that The Chameleons do. Their influence runs deep, with echoes of their sound heard by bands including Oasis, The Verve, Interpol, The Smashing Pumpkins and The […]
Jerry Cantrell Brings Career-Spanning Firepower to Emo’s It was a packed house at Emo’s on Saturday. The crowd spanned generations, but there were strong 90s vibes, when heavy alt-rock dominated the musical landscape. That said, Jerry Cantrell wasn’t here to coast on nostalgia from his work with Alice in Chains. That was just one piece […]
In this week’s podcast, Cranberries drummer Fergal Lawler reflects on their iconic 1994 album three decades on, including memories of frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan. Thirty years ago, The Cranberries released No Need to Argue, an album that would define a generation, cement late vocalist Dolores O’Riordan as a 90’s alternative icon , and leave an enduring […]
Arcadea ‘The Exodus of Gravity’ Review: experimental electronic trio featuring Mastodon’s Brann Dailor blasts off into the cosmos on sophomore album. Arcadea’s self-titled debut back in 2017 was a wild tangle of prog-synth madness, like Rush and John Carpenter fighting inside an arcade game. Their new album The Exodus of Gravity (Relapse Records, August 22, […]
