Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
King Buzzo featuring Trevor Dunn ‘Gift of Sacrifice’ Review: Melvins frontman/guitarist keeps it weird on 2nd solo release. On his 2014 solo debut This Machine Kills Artists, Melvins’ frontman/guitarist Buzz Osborne proved he could make his acoustic six-string sound just as heavy (and strange) as any menacing distorted riff he’s conjured in his formidable career. […]
Valkyrie ‘Fear’ Review: Virginia rockers hit hard rock bravura on latest release. Featuring the brother duo of Mike (vocalist guitarist) and Pete Adams (guitarist, formerly of Baroness), Valkyrie have been forging a sturdy mix of hard rock with elements of southern rock and stoner metal ever since the early aughts. The group return with Fear, […]
Episode 35: 25 Albums Turning 25 in 2020-The Best Albums of 1995-SLIS Podcast Following last year’s podcast episode celebrating the best albums from 1994, co-host Chris Logan and I dive in to the best 25 albums from 25 years ago, in this case the year 1995. ’95 was another great year for alternative rock in all […]
Episode 34: Billy Gould Talks Talking Book’s New Album ‘Talking Book II’, Upcoming Tour With Faith No More and More-SLIS Podcast Billy Gould has had a busy 2020. Not only has he once again reunited with Faith No More (for which he plays bass and is a founding member), he’s also just released ‘Talking Book […]
Danzig ‘Danzig Sings Elvis’ Review: moody frontman lives up his Evil Elvis nickname on collection of Presley covers. Glenn Danzig has earned the moniker Evil Elvis over the years for a reason. He’s clearly a fan of the 50’s music icon, as his vocal style and love for the blues makes clear. So it should […]
tētēma ‘Necroscape’ Review: Mike Patton and Anthony Pateras release another sonic chapter in their unique musical partnership. Between recent and in-the-works projects/reunions with Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Jean Claude Vannier and Tomahawk, powerhouse vocalist Mike Patton has kept busier than even his normally insanely packed schedule allows. And his seemingly endless prolific streak continues […]
Book Review: ‘No!: My First Book of Protest’ One of the most important things for children is to find their own voice. To gain agency as opinions are formed and stances are taken. And it’s vital that parents never dampen that spark, and teach them that even when they are young, they can still take […]
Book Review: ‘Super Heroes Have Feelings Too’: DC Comics characters help children express their emotions in engaging book. In this new, scary and unpredictable era of social distancing, families are all adjusting to a new normal, and a parent’s anxiety can rub off on their children. So it’s vital for kids to be able to […]
Human Impact ‘Human Impact’ Review: industrial noise rock vets make a murky stew of sound. Human Impact is a supergroup of a most specific pedigree, featuring key members from the New York City noise rock and industrial scenes of the late 80’s and early 90’s. The lineup features vocalist/guitarist Chris Spencer [Unsane], bassist Chris Pravdica […]
Body Count ‘Carnivore’ Review: Ice-T’s rap-metal project remain at the top of their game. Body Count made major waves on their 90’s debut album, especially its track Cop Killer, which drew fire from everyone from president George H.W. Bush to Charlton Heston. Hip hop icon Ice-T effortlessly infused his socially conscious lyrics to thrash guitar […]
