Take It Away – R.I.P. Mikey Dees of Fitz Of Depression
The frontman from the Oly hardcore trio passes away far too soon. Local legends, FITZ remain one of the most underappreciated & overlooked bands of my lifetime
Dead C
Located in Seattle, Dead C is the founder/editor, as well as the principal writer and photographer, of Monster Fresh. Creating the site in 2007, he did so with a specific dream in mind. Unfortunately, being a muscle relaxer-fueled fever dream, it's hard to recall all of the details.
"I remember that my mom was there, but it wasn't actually her in the dream, it was actually 70s heart throb, Jan Michael Vincent. And everything took place here, in this room... but it wasn't actually here... it was different. The colors were washed out and, for some reason, there was a raccoon kicking it with us and it was wearing a holographic monocle."
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets To Play Desert Daze / Release “Hymn For A Droid” Audio
As a lead up to their new LP, And Now For The Whatchamacallit, the Aussie psych-rock unit offer a new single and full list of North American Tour Dates.
Oh Majesty! – David Berman Introduces Purple Mountains With New Single/Video + Tour Dates
10yrs after putting Silver Jews to rest, the poet/sonwriter returns with a brand new project produced by members of WOODS, along w/a slew of upcoming tour dates
Charles Bradley’s “Lonely as You Are” Marks The First Of His Final Recordings
A year-and-a-half after his untimely death from stomach cancer, the screaming eagle of soul’s heart wrenching final recordings see the light of day.
Preview: Joan Cornellà – Keep It Real @ GR Gallery [NYC]
An exhibit of new works aiming to present the unique dark and unsettling Irony of the internationally renowned Catalan artist and cartoonist.
J. Mascis Releases Cover Of Tom Petty’s “Don’t Do Me Like That”
After being recorded performing the song at a karaoke bar last year, the Dinosaur Jr frontman officially releases his cover across digital platforms
WINTER IS HERE: A GAME OF THRONES ART SHOW @ SPOKE ART [SF]
100 international visual artists come together to pay tribute to the most awarded television program in Emmy history w/ a 2 day pop up exhibit in San Francisco
Preview: “Press On” Printmaking Exhibit @ Heron Arts [SF]
A selection of artists employing printmaking in various capacities showcase their work, effectively bringing attention to the range and dimension of the medium
Preview: LOLA GIL – Thirsty @ Roq La Rue Gallery [Seattle]
The Los Angeles painter explores subjects like drought & climate change, while employing a mesmerizing collage-like blend of abstract surrealism & hyper-realism
Drag City Reprints David Berman’s Actual Air As We Await Purple Mountains
The acclaimed long out-of-print poetry book by the Silver Jews frontman sees a limited reprinting. New music promised later this year under a brand new moniker.
Listen To The New WIKI Track “Cheat Code”
Check out the latest in a series of one-off tracks by the NYC emcee and former Ratking member, produced by frequent collaborator, Tony Seltzer
AMON TOBIN Announces New LP & Record Label With “On A Hilltop Sat The Moon”
The groundbreaking electronic producer returns w/Fear In A Handful Of Dust, his first album in 8yrs & 1st for his NOMARK Label. Listen to the lead off track now