"Transmaniacon," RTXRTX — "Transmaniacon" The latest incarnation of The Royal Trux sends "The Darkness" back to the glam rock school of alt. jams. RTX bangs their head to 80's hair metal, and perfects it with a heavy dose of Sonic Youth, …
The OccasionThe Occasion – This sweet self-titled debut on Say Hey Records spreads the Psychedelphia space rock/psych sounds of Asteroid #4 (Introducing), Inouk, and Bardo Pond to NYC. If you dig the slow building, dreamy pastoral and cerebrally trippy early 70's …
"Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins," PavementPavement — "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins" This 49-track, two-CD reissue of this quintessential indie rock classic adds 25 unreleased recordings and 11 unleashed songs, with a beautiful fat book of liner scribblings. No live tracks, but a …
New Orleans' Mermaid Lounge to CloseThe pinnacle New Orleans underground and indie nightclub, Mermaid Lounge will be closing the doors for good at 1100 Constance come late December. Be sure to catch your last chance to see some bands in the cozy setting. In December …
"A Sphere In The Heart Of Silence" by John FruscianteRecord Collection is proud to unveil A Sphere In The Heart Of Silence by John Frusciante. John Frusciante reports: "A Sphere" is the 5th album in this extraordinary series of six albums in six months. In stores 11.23.2004. A Sphere …
Nickel Creek Recording / Chris Thile Tours With Edgar MeyerNickel Creek is currently in the studio with producer Eric Valentine, working on their third album for Sugar Hill Records. Their 2002 release, This Side, won the Grammy for "Best
Chemical Brothers Release Details on New CD11 years and 8 million albums since bursting out of the UK's underground club culture, The Chemical Brothers are back. With their fifth studio album, "Push the Button," Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons once again demonstrate that, when it comes …
Jimmy Eat World in N.O. Jan. 10Monday, January 10 at House Of Blues, Phoenix's Reubens Accomplice, and Elephant are opening for pop-rock superstars Jimmy Eat World. The urgent rock, bouncy pop, fantastically infectious anthems and halting balladry displayed on Reubens' latest, The Bull, The Balloon, And …
Geff Rushton (a.k.a. John Balance) 1962-2004We are sad to report the untimely passing of Geff Rushton (a.k.a. John Balance), founder of Coil, occasional member of Zos Kia, Psychic TV, Nurse With Wound, Current 93, and Death In June. He will be sadly missed.
Esperanza Plantation Label Showcase ConcertSat., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $7. The first rock fest inside the old Capri/Pix Theatre, on State St., in Fondren. Colour Revolt (was Fletcher), Questions in Dialect, El Obo (Jesse from Colour Revolt), A Becoming Walk, Arkitekt, Tommy Bryan Ledford, …
DayBreakDown at George St. Dec. 18Daybreakdown is coming back to George St. Grocery Saturday, Dec. 18. Since George St. re-opened Daybreakdown has put 3 of the top-10 crowds in there (250+ consistently) and has one of the most loyal fan-bases in Jackson of any other …
"Forbidden Planet Explored," Jack DangersUndoubtedly one of the coolest names in electronica, Jack Dangers [aka Meat Beat Manifesto] now presents a legendary recording from a live performance of the soundtrack he created for the classic sci-fi movie, "Forbidden Planet." Those familiar with MBM know …
November 9th Music ReleasesAfter a hiatus spurred on by the election, the New Music Releases are BACK! So, let's get on with the new releases for the week of November 9th, 2004.
"Up Against the Legends," The LegendsSweden has been on a musical roll in 2004- producing several noteworthy additions to the indie music landscape. Another great addition comes from this hyper-melodic nine piece. The Legends are rooted firmly in the catchy fey jangle and guitar fuzz …
"The Videos 1989 - 2004," WarpVision (compilation)Warp Records finally releases this much anticipated DVD collection of videos from 1989 - 2004! A chronological retrospective of the Warp label's IDM and electronica heavy roster includes videos from Sweet Exorcist, LFO, Nightmares on Wax, Aphex Twin, Sabres of …