rawk Archive
15 Apr 2021
30 Days Out, April 2021 #2: Ashley Heath, Day & Dream, Hustle Souls, Travers Brothership
Well, it looks as if live music has now truly returned, after a fashion. Social distancing remains in effect, but the warmer weather opens up opportunities to enjoy live music […]
31 Mar 2021
With Live Concerts on Hold, Todd Rundgren Employs Technology as Something to Fall Back On
This concert review appeared previously in PROG Magazine. Sidelined by the pandemic, multigenre hero Todd Rundgren did what he often does: he looked to technology to provide human connection. And […]
30 Mar 2021
Todd Rundgren’s 1989 album ‘Nearly Human’ gets a Covid-era 2nd Wind
Even in the face of widespread venue closures, Todd Rundgren has found a way to bring live music to his fans. His run of shows had one of its final […]
29 Mar 2021
The Solitary Sounds of Snake
An edited version of this feature appeared previously in SF Weekly. For Snake – also known as Oakland musician Nic Barbeln – spontaneity is a key ingredient in the process […]
27 Mar 2021
Album Review: Lyle Workman — Uncommon Measures
Lyle Workman first came to my attention when he played on Yoyo, the Borgeois Tagg album produced by Todd Rundgren. But he’s done many other things since that have impressed […]
26 Mar 2021
Cool Ghouls Make Fuller Use of the Studio on ‘At George’s Zoo’
Launched in 2011, San Francisco band Cool Ghouls is celebrating its decade of rock and roll by releasing its fourth studio album, At George’s Zoo. The new record builds on […]
25 Mar 2021
Album Review: The Tummies — 9:30 Girl
I love beat groups. Cue up anything from early Beatles to obscure ‘60s acts like freakbeat combo the Renegades (you haven’t lived until you’ve heard their cover of Bill Haley […]
20 Mar 2021
Album Review: Jim Basnight — Jokers, Idols & Misfits
What an interesting idea for an album. Yes, a collection of covers presented by an artist who writes his own music isn’t at all without precedent. But on Jokers, Idols […]
19 Mar 2021
Hundred-word Reviews, March 2021
Hey, kids: collect ’em all! Five new albums, all highly recommended. Here’s the lowdown on each, in exactly 100 words per. Maxwell Farrington & Le SuperHomard – Once If you’re […]
15 Mar 2021
30 Days Out, March 2021 #2: Pleasure Chest, Brother Smith, Empire Strikes Brass, 49 Winchester
The globe observed (certainly it didn’t celebrate) the one-year anniversary of the pandemic last week. While people continue to get sick and die from the infernal virus, the news does […]