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RESTORATIONS – Strange Behavior
reviewed by Dan Chapman

RESTORATIONS – Strange Behavior

Restorations newest Strange Behaviors EP is intriguing for its ability to touch upon multiple genres almost seamlessly. The slashing vocals of front man John Loudan [...]

OBJECT – Tomorrowland
reviewed by Ryan Moore

OBJECT – Tomorrowland

It’s as if some borderline-forgotten ’90s grunge band suddenly dropped an EP that was refreshingly similar to that of their heyday decade!  No disappointing self-proclaimed [...]

Human Recycling

Human Recycling

Disclaimer: This image best enjoyed while listening to the song posted below.

Taxi Driver Returns to the Big Screen for 35th Anniversary

Taxi Driver Returns to the Big Screen for 35th Anniversary

Martin Scorsese’s classic film Taxi Driver will be returning to select theaters in 40 North American cities this month for two showings only, March 19th [...]

Show Review: Asobi Seksu at the Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto 2/27/11
words and photos by Dave MacIntyre

Show Review: Asobi Seksu at the Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto 2/27/11

Asobi Seksu’s mixture of ethereal guitar layers strummed by James Hanna and the nothing-short-of-angelic vocals of Yuki Chikudate were intoxicating. Looking around the room I saw fans with their eyes closed, letting the music wash over them, only briefly snapping back to reality to cheer at each song’s completion. The drumsticks of Larry Gorman were a blur in the white strobe lights, and bassist Billy Pavone delivered an amazing, often fever-pitched performance.

Solid Sound Fest Lineup Announced

Solid Sound Fest Lineup Announced

On June 24th through 26th, the Solid Sound Festival will take place in North Adams, Massachusetts. Curated by the band Wilco, the festival will feature [...]

Charlie Sheen’s Drug Advertisement: EcstaSHEEN

Charlie Sheen’s Drug Advertisement: EcstaSHEEN

Win! Courtesy of the Houston Press:

RACHEL GOODRICH – S/T
reviewed by Ryan Lawrence Carr

RACHEL GOODRICH – S/T

How can an artist whose sunny-yet-intelligent pop music be featured in popular television shows and a Crayola ad — whose two albums have been produced [...]

WEEDEATER – Jason…The Dragon
reviewed by Thomas Pizzola

WEEDEATER – Jason…The Dragon

In the four years since Weedeater released their last record, the band’s irrepressible frontman/bassist “Dixie” Dave Collins has been through a lot. Last year, he [...]

Man Man Announce Tour

Man Man Announce Tour

Avant-garde rock outfit Man Man will be taking their show across North America, kicking off at SXSW. The Philly outfit is renowned for their high energy [...]

Two Daily Show Clips in One Day?

Two Daily Show Clips in One Day?

Two “Daily Show” clips in one day? Yeah, well… Worth watching, if for nothing else than the footage cobbled together of the misinformation presented by [...]

A Gay Vietnam Veteran

A Gay Vietnam Veteran

This is the headstone of Leonard Matlovich. It was interesting to read and learn about him.

Understanding Charlie Sheen

Understanding Charlie Sheen

Up until yesterday, I had a hard time understanding what (if anything) Charlie Sheen was all about.  The man is a mystery wrapped in a [...]

The Daily Show Exposes How Bad CNN Has Become

The Daily Show Exposes How Bad CNN Has Become

Anyone who follows not just cable network news but online news is likely well aware of how, in recent times, CNN has sunk to the [...]

When Is Politics Anything But Personal?
words by Larry Livermore

When Is Politics Anything But Personal?

My old friend Ben Weasel is having a bit of a comeback these days.  Maybe more than a bit; after toiling for a quarter of [...]