Mike Reed’s People, Places & Things
The jazz myth of Chicago is powerful, dating back to 1922, when King Oliver summoned Louis Armstrong from New Orleans to change the world....
Age of Disinformation
Since coaxing their trumpeter-father Dennis Gonzalez out of musical retirement a decade ago and forming Yells at Eels, brothers Aaron (bass) and Stefan Gonzalez...
Eaton Lake Tonics
Prolific indeed is Eaton Lake Tonics frontman Domenic "Tony" Ferraro, who's already released two of this year's most intriguing local discs under his literary-inspired...
Snowbyrd
Loyalty to home and love for departed friends are themes that resonate at my house, which is what motivated me to repeatedly spin this...
Linda Oh Trio
On the cover of her debut CD, Malaysian-born, Australian-bred bassist Linda Oh appears as a graphic novel heroine, silhouetted against a full moon, gazing...
Ben Perowsky
Ben Perowsky is a New York-based jazz drummer who's worked with underground godfather John Zorn, film noir-inspired indie rockers Elysian Fields, and the experimental/soul...
Steven Wilson
As if being Porcupine Tree's mastermind wasn't heady enough, vocalist and guitarist Steven Wilson sets out to go even deeper into the underground with...
Tyshawn Sorey
Tyshawn Sorey's a drummer best known for his work with pianist Vijay Iyer. He's a trap-kicker of force and intelligence who effortlessly dominates the...
NOFX
What were you doing 25 years ago? Most people who listen to NOFX today were probably A.) sitting in the corner in preschool, B.)...
Dennis Gonzalez
This latest outing from the prolific Dallas-based trumpeter - his second for L.A.'s Furthermore Recordings - features an all-star cast of musicians. Besides his...
