Andrew’s Favorite Albums and Concerts of 2017
2017 was a fairly rough year all around for many of us, mostly due to the current political situation, however, it ended up being quite a…
Fotoform
Out of the ashes of C’est la Mort, one of Seattle’s best 1980s underground inspired bands, Fotoform has arrived with a stellar new self-titled album. Fotoform released their…
Savage (Songs from a Broken World) by Gary Numan
To say that Gary Numan is undergoing a renaissance would be an understatement. Although he has always been active as an artist and has an…
Recommended Show: Chelsea Wolfe at The Showbox
The evolution of Chelsea Wolfe has been intriguing to witness. Her first widespread official album, The Grime and the Glow, was released in 2010. Sonically,…
Until the Hunter by Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions
About a year ago, Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions quietly released their third album, Until the Hunter, another stunningly gorgeous record that somehow fell…
How Did I Find Myself Here? by The Dream Syndicate
Although it is amazing to finally have a new album by The Dream Syndicate, this particular reformation seemed quite unlikely. It’s not that the likelihood…
The Church Performing at The Neptune on Saturday, 09/09
For many, The Church are a band that released one truly excellent single, “Under the Milky Way,” in 1988 and that is about all that…
Cigarettes After Sex
The first full-length album from Cigarettes After Sex seamlessly picks up where their 2012 EP I. left off. Released in June of this year, the…
Live Show Recommendation: Swans at The Neptune Theatre this Friday
Swans have been around since the early 1980s and have undergone a fair amount of lineup changes over the years. They have also weaved through…
Postcard From The Badlands
Consider your favorite view of the horizon and then close your eyes. Consider a desert landscape with the draconian sun blaring down as the wind…