Ah yes, the mandatory year end list, and right on time at that. Below you’ll find my top releases of 2020 with absolutely no explanation given as to why. New interviews coming soon, cool? Yves Tumor – Heaven to a Tortured Mind Arak James – Hack the Planet into World Pieces Romero – Honey /Continue reading “CRUNCHY MAG 2020 TOP TEN”
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TV Smith interview, 2009.
TV Smith joined the late Jay Reatard on a short US tour in 2009. He’d open the string of shows with an acoustic set, followed by Jay’s set of Blood Visions / Matador singles material, and the night would conclude with Jay’s band backing up TV for a set of Adverts classics. I missed theContinue reading “TV Smith interview, 2009.”
LAVENDER FLU INTERVIEW
The mere existence of Lavender Flu makes me feel like garage rock is back in the rightful hands of those who deserve the recognition, even if there’s little to be found in that department in 2020. 2018’s Mow the Glass was awesome. 2020’s Barbarian Dust is a masterclass. If we’re all alive in 2022, maybeContinue reading “LAVENDER FLU INTERVIEW”
Riley Gale Interview, 2014
Riley Gale from the band Power Trip was a larger than life figure in the underground music scene who passed away earlier this week. I called him up for an interview in 2014 and he obliged, answering my semi-loaded questions about hip hop and hardcore, questions I half knew the answer to already. Years laterContinue reading “Riley Gale Interview, 2014”
ROMERO INTERVIEW
I figure its best to start a new web mag with a brand new band, and Romero’s debut single is a certified smoker. Something tells me members Dave and Lana didn’t expect to get hit up for an interview this early into their “careers” but thankfully they were up for it. Crunchy Magazine: How didContinue reading “ROMERO INTERVIEW”
