“A Juggernaut of Jokes”: An Oral History of Silkworm’s ‘Italian Platinum’
The members of Chicago-via-Seattle band Silkworm reflect on the 20-year anniversary of their tenth record Italian Platinum and their posthumously rising star.
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Between the Grooves: Silkworm – ‘Lifestyle’
On a day when we share the Best Indie Rock of the year, step back in time to revisit Silkworm's 2000 indie rock classic, Lifestyle. Between the Grooves is a book-length PopMatters series examining artistically worthy albums in great depth.
Silkworm: Libertine
Silkworm's third album, produced by Steve Albini, gets the reissue treatment on its 20th anniversary.
Joel RL Phelps and the Downer Trio: Gala
Spartan, supportive, and never obtrusive, Phelps and The Downer Trio alternate between pastoral acoustic tracks and more excoriating fare on Gala.