Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich star in this post-apocalyptic fantasy action adventure from director and co-writer Paul W.S. Anderson. When her queen asks sorceress Gray Alys (Jovovich) to travel on her behalf to the lost lands in order to retrieve the power to turn her into a werewolf, she accepts the challenge, taking with her […]
One of the names inextricably linked with the music from the southern juke joints is the fabulous Otis Hicks, aka Lightnin’ Slim (1913-1974), a mainstay of “swamp blues” (that distinctive down-home-butecho- laden-electric blues from Louisiana). He possessed one of the truly great blues voices, which was indolent, unadorned and unaffected. Slim built his style on […]
Words are not to be taken for granted. Especially when they’re being bellowed, full blast, by a broad-shouldered poet with the brimstone fire of a preacher and the honesty and wisdom of a layman, over ground-shaking live beats and between anthemic blasts of melody and rousing riffage. Words matter. History matters. People matter. And BIG […]
In the early 90s, a number of bands exploring the daring side of guitar rock and pop started to emerge in the UK. Most were new, some included members of 80s groups looking for new directions. They were supported by established independent labels such as Rough Trade and 4AD/Guernica and new ventures like Too Pure […]
Blondie’s performance at the Paradise Ballroom in Boston on May 27, 1978, was a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the band on the cusp of mainstream success. The concert, part of their Plastic Letters tour, was broadcast live on WBCN-FM, allowing a wider audience to experience their dynamic energy and undeniable stage presence. Debbie […]
