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VINYL OF THE MONTH: Creepshow OST
Creepshow is one of the more successful horror anthologies of the ’80s, due in no small part to...
Record Review: Misja Fitzgerald-Michel
Misja Fitzgerald-Michel Time of No Reply Paris, France (Universal Music France) “Heavenly acoustic tribute to Nick Drake” This eleven-song release is a variety of primarily instrumental works that...
Record Review: Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson Born Villain Los Angeles, CA (Cooking Vinyl/Downtown) “A vicious and vibrant absinthe-drenched tale” Freshly independent Marilyn Manson has been among the few artists who has always...
Record Review: Jaill
Jaill Traps Milwaukee, WI (Sub Pop) “’90s Britpop on a California coastal summer drive" The infectious Milwaukee trio lends the listener something incredibly uncommon - the larkish third release...
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: The Dotted Eyes
The Dotted Eyes Wondering & Worrying Boston, MA (Self-released) “Boston indie pop with spunk and addiction” Boston’s The Dotted Eyes have just released their new LP, Wondering & Worrying -...

Vinyl of the Month: Dog Shredder
VINYL OF THE MONTH DOG SHREDDER Brass Tactics Bellingham, WA (Good to Die Records) “Brutal EP from Washington’s shred-prog-masters” Singer/guitarist Josh Holland wasn’t kidding when he told...
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...
Record Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Aufheben San Francisco, CA (A Recordings Ltd) “Snake charmer rhythms and German flavoring” Aufheben is a German word defined in contradictions, simultaneously meaning...