LANY Lights Up Phoenix’s The Van Buren (SHOW REVIEW)
The frontman of LANY, Paul Klein, hit the stage of the Van Buren in Phoenix like Jim Morrison posing for a photographer in 1967. Playing Phoenix’s brand new venue, the Van Buren, on their one of their last stops on their US tour before returning to their hometown in LA, LANY delivered exactly what the […]
Langhorn Slim’s ‘Lost at Last Vol. 1’ Succeeds With Songs Of Instant Connection (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] From the opening strum of “Life Is Confusing,” it’s clear that Langhorne Slim is on to something special here with Lost at Last Vol. 1. That “something” becomes more evident as his new album progresses, seamlessly segueing from one song to another, a song cycle of sorts that explores Slim’s contention, as stated in […]
Kacy & Clayton Deliver Flawless Set At NYC’s Mercury Lounge (SHOW REVIEW)
Kacy & Clayton are astoundingly good. A cousin duo that hails from Canada, their sound is like something that was beamed down from a bygone era. It’s psychedelic, mystifying, haunting and full of the kind of wisdom that typically comes with decades of life experience. But both are under 25 and brimming with an intimidating […]
Flying Lotus Celebrates Halloween in Austin (PHOTOS)
Flying Lotus brought his otherworldly canvas of electronic sounds to Emo’s in Austin, Texas for a show on Halloween night.
ALBUM PREMIERE: Surabhi Ensemble Spreads Its Wings With Full Length Debut ‘Surabhi’
Surabhi Ensemble is a global music and dance collective representing different cultures. The group was founded by Indian veena artist Saraswathi Ranganathan in 2010 and is based in Chicago. The ensemble began with the intention of producing cross-cultural music influenced by Indian raga. It has grown to include Arab Maqam music from North Africa, the […]
‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Redefines The Revenge Story Template (FILM REVIEW)
Director Martin McDonagh goes small town noir in his latest film.
‘Along For The Ride’ Gives A Frank, Fearless Look At The Method To Dennis Hopper’s Madness (FILM REVIEW)
One of Hollywood’s most enigmatic rebels is explored in this new documentary.
‘LBJ’ a Toothless, Saccharine Look at a Complex President (FILM REVIEW)
Woody Harrelson gives a 10-star performance while everything else falls flat.
Big Head Todd and The Monsters Go Extensive On 11th LP ‘New World Arisin’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] Big Head Todd and The Monsters’ 2014 album Black Beehive radiated a sense of the self- discovery no doubt sourced in 100 Years of Robert Johnson, their homage to a blues icon from three years prior. The quartet reconfigured themselves again as the ‘Big Head Blues Club’ last year to pay tribute to Willie […]
Blitzen Trapper Leans For More Emphatic Embrace On ‘Wild and Reckless’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] For whatever Blitzen Trapper has accomplished — or failed to accomplish — in their prolific career, they’ve yet to connect with the wider audience they deserve. Perhaps it has something to do with the ambiguity of their handle, or their general refusal to be confined to any one genre. No matter. Wild and Reckless, […]