Reviewing: The Asher Roth Canon

“He’s not original, he’s just another rapper without a distinctive sound.” That’s a very close paraphrase of my reaction while Asher Roth was still onstage last year at 103.9 FM’s Fall Frenzy. I wasn’t paying complete attention because nothing was compelling me to do so. I pretty much had tuned out. It was a completely [...]

Reznor’s New Project, How To Destroy Angels, Coming Down

You can hear new Trent Reznor songs June 1. This month has brought a whirlwind of news about a new Trent Reznor music vehicle, How To Destroy Angels. Whether it’s intended as more than a side project in a post-NIN era – remains to be seen. One sign that it’s going to be around awhile [...]

Wychwood Festival (UK) Highlights Unsigned Bands

Britain – and all the other facets that bring The Isles to life – still has a place in setting a tone for the shape of music to come. Not just the obvious past of The British Invasions 1, 2 and 3 but through a destined distinctive sound that usually has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do [...]