Monomyth
Indisputable proof that Monomyth can produce a relatively straightforward, superbly crafted piece of yearning indie-pop is found in “Cool Blue Hello,” a lazy charmer off the band’s latest LP, Happy … Read more
Album Reviews
The Legal Matters
Let’s have no talk of a sophomore slump around here. Conrad, the glorious second album from Detroit power-pop pushers, the Legal Matters, beats the dreaded curse with engaging, mood-elevating recordings … Read more
Russell Morris
Russell Morris is something of a legend in his native Australia, boasting an esteemed stature that he’s commanded since the late ‘60s, when he scored five Top 10 singles and … Read more
Jack Lee
Jack Lee’s name is hardly a household word, but his imprint on several iconic artists is impressive nevertheless. His first major career move was a band called the Nerves, for which … Read more
Peter Karp
These were my words about Peter Karp ten years ago upon his excellent solo release for Blind Pig, Shadows and Cracks: “Peter Karp is a gifted, witty, often shady-side-of-the tracks … Read more
Roger Hoover
With two previous albums to his name, Roger Hoover seems well on his way to establishing a successful brand, one that manages to find an effective middle ground between softly-etched … Read more
Harvey Mandel
Well, here we have it – Harvey “the snake” Mandel returns to the music battlefront with his trademark sustain, slippery fretwork and long-lasting, memorable – at times, near-miraculous – rhythmic … Read more
Weather Report
By the time Weather Report recorded their sixth album, Tale Spinnin’, in 1975, they were in the midst of a significant transition. Three years earlier, they had established themselves as … Read more
3hattrio
We already have desert blues and desert rock. So far we don’t have widely recognized categories like desert bluegrass or Southwestern gothic, but this dusty musical melange might leave you … Read more
Johnny Pisano
Johnny Pi, as he is known to his multitude of fans, has been most conspicuous for the past few years as the high-flying bass player in legendary punk rocker Willie … Read more
