Reviews

With ‘The Last Jedi’ Rian Johnson Becomes a Force to be Reckoned With (SPOILER FREE FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts December 14, 2017 1 Comment

You’ve never seen Star Wars like this before.

Wannabe Reviews Jeffrey Martin’s ‘One Go Around’

Chris Prunckle December 13, 2017 No Comments

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews One Go Around, the new album from Portland, Oregon folk-Americana artist Jeffrey Martin, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution

‘Trouble In Mind-Bob Dylan’s Gospel Years: What Really Happened’ by Clinton Heylin (BOOK REVIEW)

Doug Collette December 12, 2017 2 Comments

To the extent Clinton Heylin’s writing is a bit too florid for its own good during more than a little of Trouble In Mind, he undermines an otherwise erudite, scholarly

Jessica Lea Mayfield Hits Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right In Support of 2017’s Stellar ‘Sorry is Gone’ (SHOW REVIEW)

Maeri Ferguson December 12, 2017 No Comments

It’s been a long road for Jessica Lea Mayfield, from her early days in a family band to her evolution as an indie rocker backed by Dan Auerbach, and now

Warren Haynes 29th Annual Christmas Jam Triumphs With TAB, Mule, Marcus King & Les Bros (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Bryan Rodgers December 11, 2017 No Comments

With an unexpectedly strong winter storm covering much of western NC, fans and artists alike had an eventful time making their way to Asheville for the 29th iteration of Warren

Bully Deliver Fiery Grunge Rock Performance in Austin (SHOW REVIEW)

Lee Ackerley December 11, 2017 No Comments

Alicia Bognanno, lead singer of Bully, is a manifestation of the spirit of 90’s grunge rock personified in a youthful and determined frontwoman. The voice of Courtney Love, the appeal

‘I, Tonya’ And The Risk Of Subjective Film Biographies (FILM REVIEW)

Christian Long December 8, 2017 No Comments

Strong performances save this biopic from itself.

‘The Shape Of Water’ Is A Majestic Cinematic Dreamscape (FILM REVIEW)

Christian Long December 8, 2017 No Comments

Guillermo del Toro outdoes himself again.

Wannabe Revels in Good Times and Good Tunes at the White Water Tavern’s Holiday Hangout

Chris Prunckle December 8, 2017 No Comments

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle recounts a damn good time he had at the Holiday Hangout in Little Rock, Arkansas, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Held at the White Water

Jim James Delivers Eclectic Collection of Covers On ‘Tribute To 2’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette December 8, 2017 No Comments

[rating=6.00] Hit and miss as is Jim James’ Tribute To 2, it is at least a respite from the amorphous likes of last year’s Eternally Even (and to a lesser