Merzbow Monday: Merzbow – Collection Era Vol. 3 (Merzbox Disc 6, 1981)
This collection of the Collection era, compiled as disc 6 of the Merzbox, is more of a historical curiosity than essential listening. Before the harsh noise, the sheets of damaging … Continue reading
Ryan Garbes – Tabbed View (Moon Glyph) album review
On his first solo album in 7 years, Wet Hair/Raccoo-oo -oon noisemonger Ryan Garbes returns with his most immediate, vibrant album to date. As part of some of the most … Continue reading
Cousin Silas – Ballard Landscapes 1 & 2 album review + download
British sound alchemist Cousin Silas conjures Ballardian landscapes with dreary drones and newage pastiche on Ballard Landscapes 1 & 2 Yesterday was J.G. Ballard‘s birthday. He would’ve been 90 years … Continue reading
31 Days Of Horror: The Columnist Telluride Horrorshow Movie Review
Ivo Von Aart’s debut feature explores the dark side of internet culture with a blend of dark comedy, biting satire, and out-and-out horror. Horror movies – and genre films in … Continue reading
31 Days Of Horror: Witchcraft (1988) horror movie review
With its dollar store costumes and Casio soundtrack, the only horror on this shot-on-video dreck is that it’s spawned FIFTEEN sequels to date! Let’s face it, as horror lovers, we … Continue reading
31 Days Of Horror: Viy (1967) horror movie review
Russia’s first horror movie, based on a short story by Nikolai Gogol, is an exquisite example of psychotronic Folk Horror! If you’re reading this via some form of digital device, … Continue reading
Return to Camp Blood: Friday the 13th Part 2 horror movie review
You’re all doomed! Return to Camp Blood with Friday The 13th Part 2, one of the finest in the franchise and one of the best horror sequels of all time. … Continue reading
Horrorscores: Klaus Morlock – Dead Maids Assembly
Enigmatic soundtrack composer Klaus Morlock returns with another unearthed lost soundtrack of pure proggy psychedelia from the archive with Dead Maids Assembly. In 1979, following the disappointing performance of Tony … Continue reading
Cigarettes After Sex Live At Crystal Ballroom, 9.29.2019; Portland, Or. concert review
The timeless interior of the Crystal Ballroom took on a cozy, romantic air with Cigarettes After Sex’s spellingbinding modern take on romantic rock ‘n roll. Writing for The Guardian;, author … Continue reading
A Play For Today: Inca Maps – That Wasn’t Easy single review
On their second official single, “That Wasn’t Easy”, London’s Inca Maps return with a gorgeous glacial post-dubstep reflection on the death of romance. Relationships are complicated. When we’re in them, … Continue reading
