Paul Weller continues the sonic resurgence he has found in his fifth decade with his Warner Bros. debut, 'Saturns Pattern.'
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SXSW Movie Interview: Wendy Schneider, Director of ‘The Smart Studios Story’
Director Wendy Schneider provides insight into her new documentary that chronicles the fascinating history of Butch Vig and Steve Marker's legendary Smart Studios, 'The Smart Studios Story.'
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2016: Preview (March 15-20)
The 30th annual South by Southwest Music Festival takes place March 15-20 in Austin, Texas. First Lady Michelle Obama will give the opening keynote at SXSW Music.
Read More »Music Review: Bad Mary – ‘We Could Have Saved the World’ EP
With socially conscious lyrics wrapped in commercially strong melodies and instrumentation, Bad Mary has definitely captured my attention.
Read More »The Best Music of 2015, by Charlie Doherty (Starring Clutch, Ryan Adams, Beach Slang, Bruce Springsteen, and More)
2015 wasn't a year for landmark releases, but there were some rather impressive outings from veterans and newbies alike.
Read More »Blu-ray & Music Review: ‘Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck’ and ‘Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings’ [Deluxe Edition Soundtrack]
Brett Morgen succeeds where others before him have failed in giving the world a Kurt Cobain life story that is as profoundly intimate, non-judgmental and powerful as you could ever ask for.
Read More »DVD Review: Rage Against the Machine – ‘Live at Finsbury Park’
This is an absolutely top-notch concert DVD and an absolute must for any fan of the band.
Read More »Music Review: Sports – ‘All of Something’
Ohio-based basement rock quintet Sports releases its second and probably last album 'All of Something' as a sort of time capsule for lead songwriter and vocalist Carmen Perry's experience and view on relationships.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Made of Light’ by Tymon Dogg (A True “Indie”)
If you've never listened to Dogg before, or you just haven't heard him in long time, now's the time - you won't ever forget the experience.
Read More »Music Review: Public Image Limited – ‘What the World Needs Now’
'What The World Needs Now' from PiL is the perfect antidote for those grown sick of the pablum of the pop music industry.
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