 fIREHOSE’s fROMOHIO Turns 20By
Dryw Keltz
The oft-overlooked work of fIREHOSE is examined as the trio celebrates the 20th anniversary of their masterpiece, fROMOHIO.  Nick Lowe Jesus of CoolBy
JBev
He was already a bit of a journeyman when he made his solo debut with Jesus of Cool in 1978, but Nick Lowe’s biting lyrics and roots-flavored rock were a revelation at a time dominated by the twin poles of disco and punk.  The Spice Girls of the Ancient World and Other Scary RelicsBy
Mark Peters
Being called The Beatles of this or the Led Zeppelin of that or the U2 of whatever would be a true honor. Not everyone is so lucky.  The Roches “Keep On Doing What You Do/Jerks On The Loose”By
Douglas Newman
Ah, the Roches. That’s a band I haven’t thought much about lately, but it’s a real treat to relive “Keep On Doing What You Do/Jerks On The Loose,” the remarkable last track from the trio’s 1982 album, Keep On Doing.  M. Ward Hold TimeBy
JBev
Carrying over the momentum from last year’s well-received collaboration with actress Zooey Deschanel entitled She & Him, indie-rocker M. Ward’s new solo release, Hold Time, is a gentle treasure.  Fly Girls! B-Boys Beware: Revenge Of The Super Female RappersBy
Rick Sawyer
Few occupations get as little respect as the female MC. That wasn’t always the case. Women have rocked the mic since the early days of hip hop and were once as central to its story as their male counterparts. The new compilation Fly Girls! aims to balance the record by telling the story of the female MC.  Superchunk Bakes the Clams Montreal Style In Latest Live BootBy
Dryw Keltz
Superchunk will probably forever be remembered more for their independent spirit than their actual recorded output. Sur La Bouche, the latest in their download only live bootleg Clambake series finds the band touring the last album they would release for Matador, 1993’s exceptional On The Mouth.  Boz Scaggs “I’ll Be Long Gone”By
Douglas Newman
It was a pleasant surprise when I made my daily visit to Damn Fine Day and caught a glimpse of the cover art for Boz Scaggs’ self-titled 1969 album. It brought back a flood of memories that I haven’t recalled in nearly two decades. |
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