Scott McLennan
“It was a little frustrating at first, but we’re figuring out how to give music to the people that need it right now.”
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Existential Reckoning confronts today’s lethal inanity in blistering fashion, via songs that posit dire consequences for a country that wants to be entertained more than wants to be informed.
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The record celebrates everything that has made Blue Öyster Cult such an enduring presence — yet it sounds totally in the moment.
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“Best band in the world”? Butcher Brown spends the next 40 minutes or so living up to its boast, as song after song heads off into a different direction without a stumble or misfire.
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This cover album is a pretty wild ride, yes, but Molly Tuttle navigates the course with supreme cool.
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Gimme Radio brings the human element to streaming by relying on DJs to curate playlists and provide context to what listeners are experiencing.
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If the first set was all about reminding us the breadth and depth of the talent in Billy Strings’ combo, the second set was all about dynamics and power.
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In the age of COVID-19, Arts Fuse critics have come up with a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music — mostly available by streaming — for the coming weeks. More offerings will be added as they come in.
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Self Made Man is a perfect piece of music for anyone eager to push, shove, jump, and shout after months of being told to stay put.
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The cumulative message of these heavy metal bands might be: “I see your pandemic, and I raise you one.”
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Arts Remembrance: In Memoriam — Tom Stoppard