Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with legendary band manager Alan Niven (Guns N' Roses/Great White) about his forthcoming book Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories, his notorious interactions with David Geffen, his thoughts on Izzy Stradlin's departure from Guns N' Roses, his relationship with the late Jack Russell, and much more.
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with veteran singer Ronnie Romero (Rainbow/MSG/Lords of Black/Elegant Weapons/The Ferrymen/Sunstorm/Vandenberg) about his new live CD/DVD Live At Rock Imperium Festival, his work with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, the late Ronnie James Dio, and more.
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Knox Chandler is a one-off.
A musician’s musician, he has a résumé that is as jaw-droppingly eclectic as it is extensive. Chandler is the kind of multi-instrumentalist and aural alchemist who finds as much — if not more — satisfaction playing improv Jazz in a tiny New England bookstore on a quiet Sunday night as he did performing on Letterman with The Psychedelic Furs or headlining the Roseland Ballroom in New York City with Siouxsie and the Banshees.
His journey has taken him from accompanying artists like Natalie Merchant and Cyndi Lauper to laying down sounds on the decidedly uncommercial recordings of the late Anton Fier’s Golden Palominos. He’s a musical explorer with a past full of adventure and miles already traveled — yet he’s always scanning the horizon for what’s next.
In Chandler’s world, success isn’t about resting on past achievements; it’s about asking the ever-resonant question:
“Where is this journey taking me next?”
On May 30, Chandler shows us where he is now in the form of The Sound, an experimental album/art book largely inspired by the rustic environs of his current residence in Connecticut. There’s a lot to take in, ranging from the evocative art in the book to the “sound ribbons” that flow through the album’s tracks. (“Sound ribbons?” you ask. Indeed. Watch my chat with Knox below for more insight into The Sound’s development.)
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| Art by Knox Chandler (taken from the book The Sound) |
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with veteran musicians Mark Gemini Twaite (Sevendials/The Mission/Peter Murphy/Tricky/Mob Research/Al Jourgensen/The Wonder Stuff/Primitive Race/Spear of Destiny/Theatre of Hate/New Disease/The Children/Gary Numan/Solo) about highlights from his eclectic and accomplished career.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with U.K. Darkwave duo Palindrones about their history and fantastic new album, Chapter Two: The Slender Blade.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with Gang of Four frontman Jon King about his new memoir (To Hell with Poverty!), Gang of Four's current farewell tour, the 30th anniversary of the band's Shrinkwrapped album, late bassist Dave Allen, and more.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with author Laura Lee Flanagan about the philosophy behind her just-published book, Hardcore Vegetarian: Welcome to the Vegedome! Laura's husband, Harley (Cro-Mags), later joins them to add his perspectives on vegetarianism and discuss the new documentary on his life, Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos.
Hardcore Vegetarian: Welcome to the Vegedome!
Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Roger Ebner (Pigface/Bile/Solo) about his new EP, EBNR.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with longtime Lo-Fi artist and '80s New Jersey underground scene fixture Ray Brazen (a.k.a. Davey Dawson) about his history in music (including his early '80s regional hit "I Found Love at WFMU") and participation in the original NJ Punk/Hardcore scene.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with former music industry executive Alec Byrn (EG Records/Phonogram/Polydor) about his experiences with Killing Joke, Roxy Music, The Ramones, The Boomtown Rats, The Orb, and other legendary acts.
How the hell did David Thomas, a.k.a. Crocus Behemoth, end up fronting two of the greatest bands in history?
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with legendary songwriter Russ Ballard (KISS/Argent/Rainbow/Ace Frehley/Peter Criss/America/Santana/Hot Chocolate/Frida/Roger Daltrey/The Shadows) about his forthcoming album, Songs from the Warehouse / The Hits Rewired, and highlights from his decades-long career.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with the reunited members of seminal early-'80s Chicago/NYC band Bag People – Algis Kizys (SWANS/Of Cabbages and Kings/Pigface/Foetus), Carolyn Master (Of Cabbages and Kings/Glenn Branca), Diane Wlezien (Of Cabbages and Kings), Gaylene Goudreau (DA!/Bloodsister/Revolt-Chix), and Pete Elwyn (Plebroom Theatre Group) – about their history and the recent vinyl release of archival recordings from 1983 on Drag City. Jordan Mamone (Alger Hiss), who played a major role in coordinating the Drag City LP, later joins them in the conversation.
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with veteran musician Knox Chandler (Psychedelic Furs/Siouxsie and the Banshees/Cyndi Lauper/The Golden Palominos/R.E.M.) about the creative process behind his forthcoming solo release, The Sound (out May 30 on the Blue Elastic label).
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Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris of Charming Disaster about their brilliant forthcoming album, The Double, and the esoteric influences behind their sound and aesthetics.
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Hands down, the best NYC Noise band in 2025 is… from fucking Tampa?
Florida has always been an unlikely source of dark and heavy shit. How can such a sunny part of the country, best known for families vacationing and old folks retiring, produce the likes of Nasty Ronnie and the Tardy Brothers? I mean, all you need to do is look at photos of Birmingham, England from the late '60s to know it would eventually spit out a Sabbath. But the Sunshine State? Damned if I know. Yet, the place has never ceased to unleash musical menace upon the world.
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with New Jersey Oi!/Punk veteran Andy Skovran (Pleased Youth/Scrooge/Niblick Henbane/Those Unknown/Broken Heroes) about his long history in the scene.
Broken Heroes
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with musician/author/journalist/promoter/radio show host Peter Aaron (The Chrome Cranks/Sand in the Face/Sluggo/Peter Aaron-Brian Chase Duo/Young Skulls/The Stabbing Jabs) about his decades-long history in the music industry and his experiences writing books on The Ramones, The Band, and Ric Ocasek and co-writing a book with Richie Ramone.
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It’s absolutely appropriate that Dave Allen’s bass is the first sound you hear on Entertainment!
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more welcoming space than the Boston Hardcore scene.