Even in reflection, there's no standing still. To mark the 20th anniversary of her solo debut, "Real Life," Joan Wasser re-recorded all 10 tracks, capturing their evolution of the decades. "Real Life…
On November 29, 2024, Will Cullen Hart left this world behind. Through some strange cosmic coincide, his passing arrived the same day as two single from the Olivia Tremor Control’s third and final…
As midwestern emo is having a moment, Nymb found itself unexpectedly TikTok famous. Reissues have followed -- a second act for the group that lived and breathed these songs in the waning days of the…
Far Out Country I was released to world in June, the second half of double album kept of the streaming until just this week. Fan who purchased the record on vinyl got a three-month head imbibing disc…
What's the significance of an 18 album milestone? For one thing, says, Laurie Berkner, her songs can vote and be drafted. In some places they can drink. Mostly, however, it's a legacy of enduring…
A legend among legends, The Frogs emerged as one of the most singular acts of the 80s/90s alternative music scene. Brothers Jimmy and Dennis Flemion were propelled by a love of pure pop rock,…
What's 40 or so years between mates? Released in June, Boxing the Compass marked Haircut 100's first album since 1984 -- longer than that, if you exclude the band's sophomore effort, which arrived…
Cartoonist, songwriter, children's book author, twin-haver. There's little Leah Hayes can't do. The latter serves as real-life inspiration for her latest Fantagraphics book, Identical. Hosted on…
After 14 years, Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto are home. For now, at least. The couple's 10th album as hackedepicciotto arrives with the title Lichtung, the German word for a clearing in a…
Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Action Swingers, Lydia Lunch, Mick Collins -- Bob Bert has kept the beat for some of the best. This year, the drummer's own name finally graces the front of the album, with…
