Breaking The Circle – Talking Circle Breaker With Noah Taxpayer, Drummer For Experimental Portland Punks, The Taxpayers
Over the last 18 years (give or take a hiatus), Portland, Oregon’s The Taxpayers have been at the...
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Liz Longley – New Life | Sincere Songwriting About Timeworn Topics
The term “Dad Rock” rose to prominence in 2007 with Pitchfork’s review of Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky album....
Downward – LP2 | Expanding Post-Rock
In the sprawling world of post-rock, one thing is certain: it’s impossible to predict where a band will...
Sacrifice – Volume Six | An Indisputable Legacy of Thrash
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Bay Area version of metal. Thrash is aggressive, often dark...
Bonnie Trash – Mourning You | Catharsis Through Atmosphere
From its inception, goth has been defined by its captivating allure. This potent blend of mystery, darkness, and...
SKAZILLA! And More – An Interview with Andy Schneider of The Players Band
Hailing from Baltimore, MD, The Players Band has made some of the best big band ska and reggae...
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – February 2025
Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...
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...
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...