Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
The Psychedelic Furs and The Chameleons at ACL Live: a night of nostalgia and sonic evolution from two iconic new wave acts wows Austin crowd. It’s been a great time to be an ’80s alternative music fan in Austin lately, but Tuesday night at ACL Live was particularly potent: new wave icons The Psychedelic Furs […]
Mark Burgess Talks The Chameleons’ Past, Present, and Future: post-punk frontman talks band’s new EP ‘Where are You?’, their upcoming first new album in 20 years, and ‘Strange Times’ Anniversary tour in new interview. Few bands have maintained a cult status as enduring as The Chameleons. Led by inimitable vocalist Mark Burgess, the band’s pioneering […]
Welcome aboard to The 70 Most Underrated Guitar Riffs Of All Time Part 1. Recently I did a list of Most Underrated Guitarists. But what about underrated riffs? That hook that goes beyond basic chords and is as memorable as the vocal melody? Not all songs need a great riff, but the best ones usually do. Classic riffs are easy to […]
