The Essential Pansy Division
I've been avoiding Pansy Division since they formed in San Francisco in 1991. Sure, I was a huge Tom Robinson fan, went to womyn's music…
Under a Billion Suns
Mudhoney has always lurked in the shadow of those other Northwest rockers who went on to legendary status. Sure, Mark Arm and company got their…
Detrola
I had thoroughly and completely given up on His Name is Alive after Stars on ESP, and distanced myself even further with each successive record.…
Veneer
I've never been to Sweden. Heck, I've never been to Europe. These days, though, it seems like Sweden is pulling they most quiet, clandestine music…
Curse of the Tuatara
Members of San Diego's The Jade Shader cull elements of their varied musical backgrounds to create an energetic and emotive debut EP, Curse of the…
Señor Smoke
Ok, I'm a nerd. I said it. Let's put that all behind us. As a nerd, there are a few important rules that must be…
Blabber n' Smoke: String Theory
Nothing fancy theme-wise this time around. Just three fine albums either by violinists or prominently featuring violins. Besides, when I try to get topical with…
Fab Four Suture
It's becoming an increasing challenge to review a Stereolab record. Not because they have continued to push their trademark space-age Euro pop into increasingly complex…
What The Toll Tells
For Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel of San Francisco's Two Gallants, touring is life. At least lately. This twosome seems forever on the road, sharing…
Convenience
Convenience, the latest offering from local indie-popster Matthew Shaw, could easily draw a handful of comparisons to his emotion-pouring peers (hello, Conor). He draws upon…