A memorable adieu from one of American music’s giants.
Author: Dylan Montanari
Ron Gallo: Stardust Birthday Party
Stardust Birthday Party is a therapeutic, compassionate album.
Jon Spencer: Spencer Sings the Hits
Spencer has proven that he can sing the hits—but these ain’t it.
J Mascis: Elastic Days
An unmistakable prettiness penetrates the noise.
The Kinks: The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
Davies is as penetrating as any of his peers.
Primal Scream: Give Out But Don’t Give Up—The Original Memphis Recordings
A triumph—you won’t hear these songs the same way again.
Concert Review: Robyn Hitchcock
Hitchcock’s current tour pulls fan favorites off the shelf.
Richard Swift: The Hex
Swift brought a renewed soul to pop music production.
Closer You Are: by Matthew Cutter
Closer You Are is a raucous read, warts and all.
A Spy in the House of Loud: by Chris Stamey
Stamey offers sharp, concise accounts of what makes a particular sound captivating or what gives…