Black metal is painted on the screen in “Lords of Chaos”
‘Lords of Chaos’ brings the birth of Black Metal to the screen, warts, boots, fascists undertones and all.
Dave Brubeck: The white jazz musician who fought segregation
Dave Brubeck was one of the most popular jazz musicians of the fifties, but it was his refusal to play in segregated venues that he should be remembered for.
Casey Golden: The genius subverting jazz from within
Casey Golden has been labelled a genius. He’s received critical acclaim from London to New York. But what does the man himself think, and what makes him tick? We sat down with him to find out.
Country songs, designer clothes, bondage: Percy Grainger was one-of-a-kind
A man of great genius and eccentricity, Percy Grainger is our of our most oft-forgotten notable figures. Pay him his due…or he may whip you.
I’m homeless – you buskers need to change your tune
I see a lot of buskers throughout my day. As someone who has taken the time to listen, I do have a couple of notes.
Remake or no, I’m gaga over “A Star is Born”
Yes, we’ve seen it before, but the Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper reboot of ‘A Star is Born’ is strangely fresh.
McCartney returns once more, but seemingly without filler
Paul McCartney’s first album in five years is eclectic, eccentric and has moments of classic weaved throughout. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
In praise of Leonard Bernstein: The godfather of Broadway
Leonard Bernstein was one of the few who defined a city, and while he was quintessentially New York, his reach ventured far beyond the Hudson.
Louis Armstrong: The Satchmo you didn’t know
We’re all familiar with the music of Louis Armstrong, but it is the man’s vibrant charm and purpose that saw him halt a bloody civil war. True story.
Study: See more concerts, live longer
One UK based study believes that increasing the number of concerts you see increases your time on this earth. Sure, but what about my ears?
Sci-gasm podcast: The science behind our hate of Nickelback
We love to hate Nickelback. But why? This week, the insane minds of Sci-gasm delve into the culture of public opinion and the means scientists use to measure our collective hate.
The ironically post-mo, detached self-loathing of Father John Misty
Father John Misty is an island upon himself. In his latest effort, he’s moved away from the politicism of his earlier work, to a more universal flow: The h.opelessness of one’s heart.
I’m old. I’m a punk. Are the two mutually exclusive?
Growing is often a series of events you’re suddenly ‘too old for’. Can I still enjoy the Ramones? Does punk rock have an age limit?
Handmade but hard fought: The Music of Handmade Moments
The music of Handmade Moments is a dangerous proposition, as they will make you love them, if you’re ready for a relationship or not.
Janelle Monáe breaks down barriers with “Dirty Computer”
Janelle Monáe’s ‘Dirty Computer’ takes the tired and dead and makes it breathe again.
Courtney Barnett knocks it out of the park with ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’
Courtney Barnett may be known to us for quite some time, but never has she made us feel quite so much.
David Byrne returns with his “American Utopia”
David Byrne, America’s pre-eminent Talking Head returns with his new auditory vision of his utopia. It’s certainly something.
ABBA takes a chance on hologram-based touring, faces Waterloo
Those who believed the hologram tour idea was dead (or for the dead), are dead wrong. Now that ABBA has resurrected the medium, I suggest we let our excitement overcome us.
My own private Hawaii – Alfred Apaka: “My Isle of Golden Dreams”
Joel Gunz’s music column Blood, Sweat & Vinyl examines the greatest hits album, My Isle of Golden Dreams, by Alfred Apaka.
“Collaboration is no fun if you’re in control” – Catching up with Ben Lee
We sat down with prolific musician Ben Lee about his latest projects, tours, and his partnership with actor Josh Radnor.
Blood, Sweat & Vinyl: An introduction
‘Blood, Sweat & Vinyl’ is a weekly introspective dip into the bubbling cesspool that music forgot. BYO gumboots.