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Old 97’s – Twelfth (Album Review)

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanAugust 21, 2020

Self-described “Loud Folk” rockers Old 97’s are back with their self-referential Twelfth, a new album out on Friday, August 21st via ATO Records. Taking their name from the famous ballad, “Wreck of the Old 97,” itself penned after the crash of a mail train, the ... Read More

Nothing Stays the Same: The Story of the Saxon Pub (Documentary Review)

Day HeathDay HeathJuly 14, 2020

Every so often, a music venue can become as famous as the stars it produced. Like the joke about how if every baby boomer who had memories of Woodstock was actually there, its attendance would have swamped every part of New York State. Or how ... Read More

Interview – Hayley Orrantia

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 10, 2020

When you are a kid you have dreams of what you want to do when you grow up. We are told, for the most part, our dreams are obtainable, but how many of us really even fathom them coming true? Falling in love with music ... Read More

The Sword – Conquest of Kingdoms (Box Set Review)

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanJune 4, 2020

Austin-based Heavy Metal stalwarts The Sword are set to release Conquest of Kingdoms, a three-piece collection of rarities, on Friday, June 5th through Craft Recordings. Formed in 2003, the original lineup featured Kyle Shutt and John D. Cronise on guitars (with the latter handling vocals), ... Read More

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas (Documentary Review)

Day HeathDay HeathMarch 6, 2020

Music may be an auditory experience, yet a strong visual look can go a long way for a musician. It can even make them iconic- Axl Rose is the bandana man in Guns N’ Roses, KISS’ Gene Simmons is ‘The Demon’, and ZZ Top are ... Read More

Interview – Caroline Williams

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 3, 2019

Straight out of the Lone Star State, Caroline Williams is a working class actress proud of her roots. Now celebrating her 35th anniversary in film/television, Williams has shown a diversity that has allowed her to star in various genres ranging from Drama to Comedy, and ... Read More

Texas

Old 97’s – Twelfth (Album Review)

Nothing Stays the Same: The Story of the Saxon Pub (Documentary Review)

Interview – Hayley Orrantia

The Sword – Conquest of Kingdoms (Box Set Review)

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas (Documentary Review)

Interview – Caroline Williams

Old 97’s – Twelfth (Album Review)

Nothing Stays the Same: The Story of the Saxon Pub (Documentary Review)

Interview – Hayley Orrantia

The Sword – Conquest of Kingdoms (Box Set Review)

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas (Documentary Review)

Interview – Caroline Williams

This Week In Horror – Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

This Week in Horror Movie History – The Horror Show (1989)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Gothic (1987)

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Hibiscus

Developing Artist Showcase – Return to Dust

Developing Artist Showcase – Niina Soleil

Interview – Madeleine McGraw & Violet McGraw

Interview – Maria Canals-Barrera

Interview – Aaron Stainthorpe of High Parasite & My Dying Bride

Poppy – Negative Spaces (Album Review)

Doro – Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Party (EP Review)

Empire of the Ants (Blu-ray Review)