rawk Archive
22 Jan 2022
Album Review: The Freeway Jubilee — On the Horizon Volume 1
The close vocal harmony that opens “In Motion” sets a mood and establishes a high bar. The first track on The Freeway Jubilee’s On the Horizon Volume 1 is suffused […]
21 Jan 2022
Deerhoof’s Slow Burn Approach to Making Magic
The following feature was commissioned by a publication, but prior to its running, their management made an editorial decision to cut arts and entertainment coverage. I’ve rescued it from obscurity […]
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 […]
14 Jan 2022
Album Review: Hushdrops — The Static
Hey, remember the ‘90s? No, not the hair metal-lite of the era, and not the flannel-wrapped grunge of the Pacific Northwest. Well, maybe a little of that. What I’m thinking […]
13 Jan 2022
Boxed Set Review: Fuzztones Salute the Greats
For decades now, The Fuzztones have been doing the important work of keeping the garage punk flame burning. Originally a New York City aggregation, the band led by Rudi Protrudi […]
10 Jan 2022
Album Review: Kasim Sulton – Kasim 2021
Though his list of musical credits is long and impressive – work with Cherry Vanilla, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Blue Öyster Cult and many others – if you know the […]
09 Jan 2022
Album Review: Low Level Clouds — s/t
There was a time, a half century ago, when the concept of one-man (one-person, really) “bands” was quite novel. Working in the studio and taking advantage of an impressive dexterity […]
05 Jan 2022
Volbeat Continues to Build its Fan Base by Defying Expectations
This feature appeared previously in Rock On magazine. For 20 years and running, Copenhagen, Denmark-based band Volbeat has had it both ways: the popular group has honed its brand of […]
04 Jan 2022
Album Review: Nick Frater — Earworms
There’s an ineffable character that connects bands like Cheap Trick, Material Issue, The Raspberries, Matthew Sweet, Ben Folds and a select few others. Their various approaches to music may not […]
01 Jan 2022
30 Days Out, January 2022 #1: Ska City, Nordista Freeze, James McMurtry, Caravan Palace
Happy New Year! And today also marks another, more personal celebration: This is the seven-year anniversary of “30 Days Out.” Through the years, its mission has never changed: twice a […]