Benjamin Ricci

The new June/July Issue is Out Now!

Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on AJ Smith. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with AJ Smith, as well as features on Juliana Hatfield, Lou Barlow, Sunny War, and much, much more. Read the issue in print, find it at...

Record Review: The Illness

The Illness A Monument To Our Gilded Age San Francisco, CA (Self-released) “A brutal tribute to prog rock, fueled by jazz-influenced instrumentation” The Illness packs more than earned comparisons...

Record Review: The Funkees

The Funkees Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 Nigeria/London (Soundway Records) “Must-own Afro-funk rock (preferably on double vinyl)” This is a collection of...

Record Review: Daydream Vacation

Daydream Vacation Dare Seize the Fire Seattle, WA (Self-released) “A Femme Fatale of Sensual Synth-Pop” The debut album from Emerald City duo Daydream Vacation, Dare Seize the Fire, is a colorfully...

Record Review: Butterfly Boucher

Butterfly Boucher Butterfly Boucher Adelaide, Australia (Self-released) “Self determined Aussie pop with catchy hooks” The self-titled album from Australian native Butterfly Boucher is a declaration...