Long before 2003's Afro-Punk documentary and its ensuing music fest, a mighty movement of black alternative rockers was in full flower. Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer

Really, so your plan was to spend your night off in between World Series games at home, resting your liver and your wallet? Well think again, because there is a tour rolling into Philly on Friday that takes crazy to a whole new level. Full Article at Phillyist

Fiery spoken-word artist Saul Williams will always have a place in his heart for Niggy Tardust. Nearly two years ago, the alter ego grew into a sprawling concept album, "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust." Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

Javelin Mercury Lounge, New York City It’s tough to perform electronic music live. Full Article at PopMatters

NYC invented HIP HOP, so CMJ would be nowhere if it didn't rep the art form to the fullest. Full Article at Brooklyn Vegan

Okay, so this is so overdue, it's basically irrelevant, but basically, I need to clear my conscience of these missing reviews before I move on to cool new things like Saul Williams on October 27th! Full Article at Places Parallel