Bent Knee ‘You Know What They Mean’ Review

Bent Knee ‘You Know What They Mean’ Review: Boston indie rockers go deep and unique on latest release. Boston art rock collective Bent Knee have been making music for over a decade, weaving an ever more complex and engaging sound in the process. And on their new album You Know What They Mean (Oct. 11 […]

The Darkness ‘Easter is Cancelled’ Review

The Darkness ‘Easter is Cancelled’ Review: Brit hard rockers get messianic on new concept album.  It seems somewhat remarkable that The Darkness have never made a concept album before: with their grandiose riffs, flair for the dramatic and whip-smart wit, they seem a perfect fit for the format. Better late than never, the UK rockers […]

Episode 30: David J. Talks New Solo Album ‘Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy And Allure’ and Bauhaus Reunion-SLIS Podcast

Bauhaus’ and Love and Rockets’ David J discusses his epic new double album and tour, the upcoming Bauhaus reunion and more in this week’s podcast episode.  This week’s guest is David J, best known as the bass player for goth legends Bauhaus and as the bassist and co-vocalist of post-punk icons Love and Rockets. His […]

Concert Review: Nick Cave Gets Confessional at ACL Moody Theatre

Concert Review: Nick Cave Gets Confessional at ACL Moody Theatre–Aussie alternative icon brings empathy and humor to intimate Austin, TX performance. It takes a mighty big musical presence to compete against this year’s ACL festival. But Nick Cave pulled off this hat trick with a two night residency for his Conversations tour. But with a […]

Monolord ‘No Comfort’ Review

Monolord ‘No Comfort’ Review: Swedish stoner rock trio mix big riffs with heartache on latest release. Monolord haven’t been around very long, but they have made their presence known with  four albums, an EP and a pair of ten-inch singles released in just six years. This brisk pace has shown the group growing and refining […]

Tool ‘Fear Inoculum’ Review

Tool ‘Fear Inoculum’ Review: At long last, the 13 years-in-the-works “new” Tool album has arrived. Was it worth the wait? “If I had to ‘psychology 101’ [it], I would have to say, ‘Well, yeah, that’s why it would take 13 years to write something, because you’re paranoid that it’s not gonna be the best that […]

Concert Review: Bryan Ferry Celebrates Roxy Music’s Legacy at ACL Live

Classic crooner Bryan Ferry celebrates Roxy Music’s RRHOF Induction by honoring his iconic roots. With their induction in the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, British glam rockers/sophistipop pioneers Roxy Music, and their frontman Bryan Ferry have finally received their full American due. And Ferry is celebrating his former band’s legacy on his current […]

Episode 29: ‘Body Melt’-Smells Like Cinematic Sadness Podcast

Episode 29: ‘Body Melt’-Smells Like Cinematic Sadness Podcast On this week’s installment of the long-delayed follow-up to our ’Smells Like Cinematic Sadness‘ series, co-host Damon Shell and I look back at ‘Body Melt,’ a 1994 Ozploitation horror cheapie about dietary supplements with very unfortunate side effects. A very odd and at-times off-putting exercise into the […]

Book Review: ‘DC Super Hero Science’

Book Review: ‘DC Super Hero Science’: latest Downtown Bookworks release exposes kids to science with the help of some super hero ambassadors. Downtown Bookworks have released a slew of wonderful children’s books featuring DC Comics finest super heroes offering learning lessons on a bevy of topics that help teach important concepts to growing minds. And […]

Episode 28: Remembering The Late Rutger Hauer-SLIS Podcast

Episode 28: Remembering The Late Rutger Hauer-SLIS Podcast: co-host Damon Shell and I look back at one of the most enigmatic actors of the 80s and beyond. Dutch actor Rutger Hauer passed away last month at the age of 75, and for 80’s and 90’s cult movie lovers, it was a huge loss. Kids from […]