Guardian Music — Khyam Allami grew up in London but found himself longing to connect with his Iraqi roots. The 'ud – a Middle Eastern lute – was the way he chose, and he has dedicated his life to itWhenever I meet someone new, the conversation tends to go like th... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 08-07 Englewood, CO - Gothic Theater 08-28 Minneapolis, MN - Grumpy's 09-15 Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour 09-16 Santa Barbara, CA - Velvet Jones 09-17 San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brew 09-18 San Jose, CA - Blank Club 09-19 San Francisco, CA - Sl... more info

Rollo & Grady — Origami Vinyl :: Top 10 Records (7/9- 7/16) 1. Superhumanoids – Urgency 2. Spiritualized – Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space (Reissue) 3. M.I.A. – MAYA 4. Melvins / Isis – Split 12 5. The Roots – How I Got Over 6. Best Coast – S... more info

Pitchfork — Welcome once again to the Pitchfork Guide to Upcoming Releases, our seasonal guide to upcoming releases! Four times a year, we round up a big ol' list of albums, singles, EPs, and DVDs set to be unleashed over the coming months, hoping to get y... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Nazz Nomad said... Bleedin Out has got toonage from: Guitar Wolf The Melvins Red Hot Rebellion Leaf Hound http://bleedinout.blogspot.com Time Bandit said... Monday's coming down at C-60 with a great Singer/Songwriter: Michael McNevin "In the Rough"... more info

Altsounds — Though many of *Jello Biafra's* "collaborations" (*Lard, No WTO Combo, Tumor Circus, & records with Melvins, DOA, Nomeansno, & Mojo Nixon*) would have been called solo albums by other artists, this is his first full-time working band since *Dead K... more info

Metal Injection — Knowing I was about to go see the Melvins for the first time and ISIS for the last time, I knew I had to pregame. Needless to say I was properly toasted by the time the show started. My friends and I got there plenty early to make sure to get good s... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words by BBG, photos by Meghan McInnis Isis played their last show in Brooklyn last night. Holy hell, amazing. They will certainly be missed. -isjimthere One night after bidding Manhattan adieu at Webster Hall, Isis played Music Hall of Williamsburg.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words by BBG, photos by Lori Baily "Totimoshi, Melvins, Isis @ Webster Hall. Why would I not be here? #fuckyeah." - Aaronzeem "After Totimoshi, the Melvins hit the stage! I was expecting Isis to be next, as they were always... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Blue Suede Shoes said... Blue Suede Shoes 949 June 19, 2010 1. Elvis PRESLEY - "Heartbreak Hotel" 2. Gene VINCENT And His BLUE CAPS - "Be-Bop-A-Lula" 3. H-BOMB FERGUSON - "Rock H-Bomb, Rock" 4. BIG MAYBELLE - "Whole Lotta Shaking Going On" 5. BO DIDD... more info