Rapt – Until the Light Takes Us | A Masterclass in Storytelling
As a fan of metal, I’ve noticed how many artists follow a similar trajectory: start a band, tour...
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Basia Bulat – Basia’s Palace | The Power of Confident Love Songs
Safely ensconced in my 40s, few things surprise me more about my music listening habits than my affection...
Welcome to ERRTH! An Interview with Kevin Day and “Streets Don’t Sing” Premiere
While Kevin Day has been playing in bands for over 25 years now, I didn’t discover him until...
An Interview with Brandon Alan Lewis of Punkerton Records
When I first got into punk music in the ’90s, I didn’t have social media or content creators...
Morast – Fentanyl | The Soundtrack of Lovecraftian Horrors
My first real exposure to doom metal and black metal came from necessity. I’ve always enjoyed thrash –...
FACS – Wish Defense | The Duality of Sound and Noise
Since the dawn of the 20th century, Chicago has been at the forefront of music. You can track...
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – January 2025
Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...
The Showcase: January 2025
I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...
Waldo’s Gift – Malcolm’s Law | Heartfelt Post-Rock Actually Exists
Post-rock might be the most nebulous genre in the Western rock canon. Critics and fans alike have found...
RJ Bloke – Hold Drugs Dear | Pouring Another Drink
Be it film, television, or even cartoons, that old tired trope of being a bar patron will never...