Despite the never-ending apocalypse that has consumed the music industry, record labels seem to be as multitudinous as ever. Sure, some of the flagship indies have died off – cough, Touch and Go, cough – but they’ve been replaced by a fleet of champing-at-the-bit music lovers and/or entrepreneurs who are happy to do the steering. Continue reading
In light of the 1999 Duane Denison interview and Jesus Lizard trivia labyrinth that have recently been posted in these parts, here’s another vintage conversation with the guitarist, along with Tomahawk bandmate Mike Patton. Continue reading
The latest installment in a series of “postcards” from bands on the edge comes courtesy one Branden Daniel and his chicks. Stet that: Chics. Continue reading
So you think you know the Jesus Lizard, eh? Test your knowledge of the band and its history with this thoroughly trivial pursuit. Continue reading
In case you don’t have the time or inclination to weed through all the MP3s featured on the Bad Penny New Releases Schedule, here’s a list of choice, recently posted cuts. Continue reading
If Rebuses like the one above don’t ring any bells, your childhood was/is sorely lacking. In the spirit of juvenalia, here’s a different take on the game, designed for rock nerds. Continue reading
Twenty extreme-metal bands. One puzzle. All you need is your sword (pencil) and shield (eraser). Continue reading
Here’s the first Bad Penny installment in an artist-centric series in which musicians pass along objects of importance – or unimportance – and, in particularly fortuitous situations, dish a little about them too. Continue reading
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