Issues: Issue 327 – March 2016
Review: Ecosocialism: A Radical Alternative To Capitalist Catastrophe
Michael Lowy brilliantly proposes Ecosocialism as a viable alternative to the capitalist mess that has enveloped the planet and that threatens our collective survival. His explanation on how socialism is the system is wonderfully engaging. … read more
Local Review: Will Baxter Band – Believe
Will Baxter Band = Gil Scott-Heron * The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Local Review: The Rose Phantom – Soulless Experiment
The Rose Phantom = Voltaire + Alan Wilder + Prog rock … read more
Local Review: The Highway Thieves – Self-titled
The Highway Thieves = Justin Townes Earle + John Mellencamp + Tim Barry … read more
Local Review: Stretch – Euphoricolor
Stretch = Slug + Nujabes + Flying Lotus
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Local Review: Starmy – Heart Beat Breaks Glass
Local outfit Starmy’s sixth release, Heart Beat Breaks Glass, opens with a steady ruckus of thick guitar harmonies layered with Mike Sartain’s tense vocal style. The opening track, “Heart Beat Breaks Glass,” is a tightly refined song that weaves cohesively around an organ solo reminiscent of Red Bennies’ 2004 album, Adult Sophisticates. … read more
Local Review: Soft Limbs – Small Village Rumors
Soft Limbs = Portugal. The Man + Joy Division
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Local Review: Problem Daughter – Fits of Disorganized Boredom
Problem Daughter have maintained a subgenre of punk rock that’s difficult to categorize—they walk a fine line of pop-punk simplicity and tooth-and-nail, late ‘00s melancholic punk rock. … read more
Local Review: Red Dog Revival – Get What You Want
Red Dog Revival = Max Pain and the Groovies + Deep Purple
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Local Review: Red Bennies – High score
Red Bennies = Glinting Gems + Puri Do – Jazz Jaguars
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