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Eclectotron and The Expo Reviewed
May 27, 2026
Eclectotron – Space Pirate
It’s usually ordinary people who, feeling like the Universe has failed to let them in on life’s most important secrets, begin stalking rock stars. Some go through Bob Dylan’s trash, others take photos of rock stars while hiding in…
Polhawan and Pekoe Cat Reviewed
May 25, 2026
Polhawan – Ride On
I’m still rather amazed by the popularity of modern indie rock. I have to admit, hearing guitar bands and their songs about hanging out, trying to find themselves, never worrying too much about it, or simply wanting to experience the world, I…
birdbath and The Prodigal Sons Reviewed
May 20, 2026
birdbath – Rooftops
There are numerous stereotypes that accompany each notable music genre, and, strangest of all, the music business has been helped by using those in its advertisements for a very long time.
You know them all because you’re likely to…
Left on Tenth and Cancre Reviewed
May 20, 2026
Left on Tenth – Valley
What if the very best things that life has to offer will, in the not-too-distant future, be reserved for only a wealthy elite? What if even the places where you’re allowed to roam or reside will be off limits?
That should make you…
PELICAN DEALER and Soma Please Reviewed
May 19, 2026
PELICAN DEALER – Coming Around
If there are, indeed, formulas that will get a band or a singer to the top of the charts, thankfully, those get replaced periodically. And, it’s a shame to see the people with previous successes trying to work in an old key that…
Charlie Bishop and Andie Yagher Reviewed
May 13, 2026
Charlie Bishop – Horses
The vast majority of us just take, take, take. We don’t put any of it back, never think we need less, and won’t ever see a reason why we should change our ways.
We’re colossal egotists, and we rob everything and everyone that…
Bubblegum Cistern and Band Of 4 Reviewed
May 13, 2026
Bubblegum Cistern – ReEntry
How many people do you actually need for a band? Back in the early 1960s, the minimum was five. That’s how many of The Beatles there were on the ship over to Hamburg at the insistence of a club manager who wouldn’t pay for a band with…
jasper dean and Humble Francis Reviewed
May 11, 2026
jasper dean – TELEMONKEY
Have you downloaded the LCD Soundsystem Groove Pack yet? Haven’t found the time? Well, I’m sorry, but given the circumstances, there is no way that we’re going to let you join in on the Indie Sleaze Revival.
Without those…
Fences x Marilyn Manson – Drugs Like You
It’s good to remember that most people don’t just get out of their house and start doing things because they want things to improve. Many people, actually, want them to get worse. In fact, I’d argue that a good chunk of…