written by Chris Familton J Mascis’ recent solo album Several Shades of Why isn’t his first release under his own name, that honour goes to Martin + Me (1996) – a collection of acoustic Dinosaur Jr songs and covers recorded on tour. In that sense the new album is probably considered Mascis’ first true solo record as it was recorded in a studio with original … Continue reading INTERVIEW: J Mascis
How many bands from Finland can you think of apart from Hanoi Rocks and The Leningrad Cowboys? Sure there are a million nordic metal bands out there with names like Children Of Bodom, Nightwish and Apocalyptica but one in particular has burnt its own path as the self-proclaimed leaders of NWOFHM (New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal) – Circle. Since releasing their first album Meronia … Continue reading CIRCLE – KINGS OF THE FINNISH UNDERGROUND
Doubtful Sounds 