pop Archive
15 Feb 2022
30 Days Out, February 2022 #2: Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Jill Sobule, Pimps of Pompe, Bob Mould
I endeavor to shine a light on local artists in “30 Days Out.” This time I only cover one of those, because the touring acts coming to town are so […]
04 Feb 2022
Album Review: The Ed Palermo Big Band – I’ve Got News For You: The Music of Edgar Winter
Edgar Winter is most well known for a short list of things: his instrumental hit single “Frankenstein” and being the brother of (late) guitarist Johnny Winter are chief among those. […]
28 Jan 2022
Album Review: Marshall Crenshaw — #447
I vividly recall just how knocked out I was upon first hearing Marshall Crenshaw’s self-titled LP debut in 1982. Recorded four decades ago this month, it was released a few […]
27 Jan 2022
Album Review: The Grip Weeds – Dig
If you’re a band that has a well-earned reputation for top-notch original material, an album of covers had better add something worthwhile to listeners’ understanding and appreciation of what you […]
24 Jan 2022
Album Review: Novelty Island – How Are You Coping With This Century?
Being a musician and recording artist from Liverpool carries with it certain responsibilities. One has to reconcile the fact that their music is made in the shadow of Echo and […]
23 Jan 2022
Album Review: David Brookings – Mania at the Talent Showcase
A quick bit of context here, if you don’t mind. I’ve been a fan of Brookings’ music for some years now, and have reviewed at least two of his albums […]
18 Jan 2022
Reviving the Old Guard: The Palace Guard, Part Two
Continued from Part One… Far better was the A-side of The Palace Guard’s second single, the moody, minor-key “A Girl You Can Depend On.” The flip side of that single […]
17 Jan 2022
Reviving the Old Guard: The Palace Guard, Part One
Emitt Rhodes’ pre-pre-fame band The Palace Guard gets a career-spanning compilation Emitt Rhodes was something of a cult figure in music. The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer never achieved widespread […]
15 Jan 2022
30 Days Out January 2022 #2: Ben Phantom, Cory and the Wongnotes, Dogs in a Pile, The Fritz
This roundup of “30 Days Out” features two Asheville-based acts and two nationally touring ones. Artist: Ben Phantom Venue: Highland Brewing Downtown Date: Saturday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m. Door: free […]
06 Jan 2022
Album Review: The Beatles and India
Much has been written about The Beatles’ fateful trip to Rishikesh, India, but comparatively little in the way of official documentation of the excursion has surfaced in the ensuing 50-plus […]