Talking Rose City Band with Ripley Johnson
Have you ever tripped out on psychedelic mushrooms while taking a lazy drive through the desert? Me neither. But if I ever do, I imagine the experience would...
Interview
Druid Stone | Interview | Exorcising the Underground with Bootleg Acid-Heavy Rock
Deep in the murky depths of today's underground, Druid Stone digs into bootleg acid-heavy rock like it’s a wild, drug-crazed exorcism of the soul—definitely not trying to pretend...
Neil Young, Grateful Dead & ‘Shattered Dreams & Broken Songs’: Ken Viola Tells All
'Shattered Dreams & Broken Songs' is definitely not your typical '70s record. It’s a jumbled mix of late-night recording sessions and offhand jam ideas. The album is a...
Johnny Iguana | Interview | At Delmark: The 1917 Steinway Sessions
Chicago's own Johnny Iguana stands at the confluence of tradition and creativity. With his upcoming album 'At Delmark,' arriving on April 11, 2025, he offers a singular vision...
Elf Freedom | Interview | Transcendent Frequencies
Under a vast, shimmering sky where reality blurs with the whispers of dreams, Elf Freedom beckons you to a journey beyond the familiar. Their latest creation, 'Visions Of...
Afterimage | Interview | ‘Faces to Hide’: Unearthing LA’s Forgotten Post-Punk
Afterimage was never meant to be a long-running act, yet their brief existence carved out a lasting imprint on Los Angeles’ underground. The compilation, 'Faces to Hide,' on...
Dopethrone: Filth, Crust, and ‘Broke Sabbath’ – An Inside Look
Dopethrone’s new album 'Broke Sabbath' is the kind of record that’ll punch you in the gut and leave you grinning like a maniac. If you’re into crusty riffs,...
Sujevera | Evoking the Unseen
Sujevera’s sound is a whisper from the other side, a dark, ritualistic brew born of isolation and uncertainty. Formed during the pandemic amidst the chaos of lockdowns, this...
Byard Lancaster: The Sacred, the Profane, and the Palm Years | Unearthing Lancaster’s Palm Recordings
Byard Lancaster was a shape-shifter, a saxophonist and flutist whose work oscillated between the sacred and the profane, the structured and the chaotic. His Palm Records era, now...
Yemen Blues | Interview | New Album, ‘Only Love Remains’
Yemen Blues are steeped in the hypnotic pulse of ancient traditions while boldly venturing into blues, jazz, and even hip-hop. Their sound is as multifaceted as the cultures...