Listening to music, just having it there simply as a supporting cast member in the scenes of your life is something entirely enjoyable and fulfilling all unto itself. Yet many times it unknowingly attaches itself …

The first time I had heard any of the new instrumental material was yesterday when the ol’ Stereogum unleashed “The Rat Cage.” I can understand why some fans might not be entirely receptive as, …

In all fairness – who hasn’t had KRS One lay down lyrics for a few songs for their largely unknown album?  Hands?  Psalm One?  Not so much?  I it would be fair to say that …

There’s little argument against R. Kelly’s talent – it’s there and no one is disputing that. The man is a baller and is always associating himself with a fine lineup of talent. Just …

In April of last year when tracks were starting to roll out in anticipation of What’s the Time Mr. Wolf it seemed as though the Noisettes were attempting to maintain whatever positive publicity the band …

When Chris invited me to do a couple guest posts for Culture Bully I agreed with one caveat: that I could write about the two Ohio bands that have been dominating my soundsystem for the …

A few things you should know about Coffinberry:
1. The band’s name is taken from a historic Cleveland figure. I can’t tell you who Mr. Coffinberry was, or what he did, but his name …

Local Minneapolis quartet The Trimmed Hedges attempt to capture a number of genres throughout the band’s first full length release The Seas Elected, released locally through The Missing Stamp Collective. While the release has …

For a fan of Rage Against The Machine growing up the group’s voice took precedent over its music just enough to keep listeners focused on the matter at hand; all the while its funk never …

What an amazing feeling it must have been for those awaiting Rage Against The Machine’s performance this past weekend at the Coachella Festival. Sweaty, red from the day’s sun and tired – yet fully …

However prolific and talented an artist may have been before the online bloggerati takes over occasionally becomes mute once the kids say their piece. Joseph Arthur is one of the musicians that I cannot …

On the whole I’m still not entirely convinced that Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? is solid as a complete album. The first time I listened to it, I was with my sister (a …