Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Episode 16: John Christ Talks Danzig Debut Album’s 30th Anniversary, Current Projects and More-SLIS Podcast: guitarist gives the behind-the-scenes story behind their landmark album, teaching music at Peabody Prep, giving private guitar lessons, and the possibility of playing with Danzig again in our exclusive interview. John Christ’s dark, bluesy riffs and solos were […]
Concert Review: Killing Joke at The Mohawk, Austin: Post-punk vets rock the state capital for first appearance in over 25 years. ★★★★★ Sometimes a show comes along right when you need it. Without getting into too many personal details, I’ve had a shitty past few days. Nothing life-threatening or insurmountable, mind you, but frustrating as […]
The Black Queen ‘Infinite Games’ Review: sophomore release from electronic trio fronted by ex-Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato brings their brand of dark wave to inspired heights. ★★★★ The Black Queen’s 2016 début Fever Daydream was one of the most pleasant musical surprises in recent memory, seeing former The Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg […]
Episode 15: Mac and Me (SMELLS LIKE CINEMATIC SADNESS)-SLIS Podcast: a look back at a truly awful 80’s flick. The infamously horrible ‘E.T.’ knockoff ‘Mac and Me’ turned 30 last month. Co-host Damon Shell and I look back on the 1988 film that featured a dance scene in a McDonald’s, a kid flying off a […]
Concert Review: Gary Numan at The Mohawk, Austin-Electronic pioneer brought the cool on a sweltering night. ★★★★★ It was an overcast evening last Friday, but it was still oppressively hot. But not even the unrelenting humidity could stop the enthusiasm of the black-clad crowd at The Mohawk. They were there to welcome the return of […]
Concert Review: Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel at Elysium, Austin: veteran post-punk act play Austin for the first stop of their long overdue North American tour. ★★★★★ It’s been over 10 years since the Jay Aston led incarnation of UK alternative act Gene Loves Jezebel has played a full North American tour, and the band […]
Episode 14: Raw Deal (Smells Like Cinematic Sadness)-SLIS Podcast: our new podcast series ‘Smells Like Cinematic Sadness’ (featuring yours truly and co-host) Damon Shell will tackle the best bad movies of all time. Up first, this lesser-known stinker from Arnold Schwarzenegger. At SLIS, the only thing we love as much as classic alternative rock are movies […]
The Tingler [Collector’s Edition] Blu-Ray Review–it may not make your seat vibrate, but Shout Factory’s reissue of the classic William Castle cheapie packs a fun jolt. [rating=5] William Castle was the king of the gimmick: the filmmaker/huckster never met a shameless marketing technique he didn’t like when promoting schlock classics like The House on Haunted […]
Episode 11: 25 Albums Turning 25 In 2018: The Best Albums of 1993-SLIS Podcast: celebrating a watershed year for alternative music. Following on the heels of our podcast episode ranking the best albums from 1988, co-host Chris Logan and I decided to tackle all the best albums turning 25 this year. To do so, we […]
Episode 11: Jay Aston Talks Gene Loves Jezebel 2018 North American Tour-SLIS Podcast: frontman discusses the group’s first North American tour in 2018, thoughts on their 2017 release ‘Dance Underwater’, and more. Gene Loves Jezebel were one of the most unique and infectious alternative acts of the 1980’s, forging a unique mix of glam and […]
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