So, here is a quick definition for you:  ca·thar·sis  /kəˈTHärsəs/  the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. 
"music is a means of catharsis for them"  Similar: purgation  This is, to me, what Bob Mould’s …

 

The Pixies debut album, Surfer Rosa was released in 1988, launching the ‘classic’ Pixies era from 1988 to 1991, with Come On Pilgrim and Doolittle all the way to Trompe Le Monde. It took me a while to warm …

  In my earlier review of Whitey and the 78’s, I mentioned that my friend Russell worked for Whitey for a time. When Russell asked if I wanted to go with him to see two nights of Honky Tonk in two …

  The Figgs are a very, very fine band from Saratoga Springs, New York, who have been together for thirty two years, and in the best way, sound like they have been together forever. They have an almost telepathic connection, vocalist …

 

A few months ago, Adrienne and I saw Don Dixon at Imbibe in Chapel Hill (tinyurl.com/zubimbibe). Don was playing songs from this new project with novelist John Bare (from that review):  This was not a typical show for …

 

I was able to see a one night only 40th Anniversary screening of Rock And Roll High School at the amazing Carolina Theater in Durham as part of their revival programming. Wednesdays often mean Laura Boyes’ ‘Movie Diva’ series, featuring …

  One of my favorite Facebook groups is called ‘I Love Power Pop,’ full of musically astute fans posting all kinds of cool music. The most fun about the group, however, is the members arguing with each other whether what they’ve …

This excellent book was put together by Jon Savage, one of Britain's preeminent music authors. His 2002 book England’s Dreaming is one of the best books on the U.K. Punk scene. This book, being an oral history, does not showcase …

      The last time we were at The White Oak, it was for George Clinton/P-Funk and Fishbone show (tinyurl.com/zubfunky), and the security and check in at the venue were very cumbersome, slow, and user-unfriendly. Even arriving early, we missed …

    I put on this record, and there it is, that Midwest sing - speak and the master of lyrics:       Said you’re kinda catching me at a transitional time       I’m a bright light burning into a dark horse       She said I’ll …

What caught our, eyes, ears, and forks in August?   

 

Perly’s, Richmond, VA. We came across the marvel of Perly’s Delicatessen while on official Zub business. In February, while in Richmond, VA to see Joe Jackson (tinyurl.com/zubfool) at The …

    Melbourne, Australia is where the action is. This debut LP by Melbourne’s Amyl And The Sniffers is absolute proof that rock is alive and well.  On their Rough Trade Records debut, these Aussie youngsters spin out eleven scuzzy, high energy, …