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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, The 77s – Sticks and Stones re-issue, on the site Down The Line Reviews 1 month, 2 weeks ago
It is hard to find anything to say about Sticks and Stones that hasn’t already been said a time or two in the last 22 years. On a personal note, this was my introduction to the 77’s as a band. It wasn’t until […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, The 77′s Sticks & Stones re-issue, on the site Steve's Corner 2 months ago
The 77’s
Sticks and Stones re-issue (Ultra Deluxe package)
Lo-Fidelity Records
It is hard to find anything to say about Sticks and Stones that hasn’t already been said a time or two in the […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Bill Mallonee – Hard-Scrabble Dreams, on the site Down The Line Reviews 2 months ago
I never expect to go long between Bill Mallonee’s releases, and I am grateful for that. Bill’s writing has long been a source of comfort and inspiration to me. His music is always relevant and fresh, lyrically he […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Bill Mallonee’s Hard-Scrabble Dreams review, on the site Steve's Corner 2 months ago
Bill Mallonee
WPA Volume 13
Hard-Scrabble Dreams
Independent 2012
I never expect to go long between Bill Mallonee’s releases, and I am grateful for that. […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Ric Alba extensive interview, on the site Down the Line Magazine Archives 2 months, 1 week ago
“If there is an eternal kingdom beyond this one, filled with love and wonder, let no one feel he is hopelessly shut out from it, or being crushed under it.”
Before you begin this amazing journey of […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Dug Pinnick: There is No Room Inside a Box, on the site Down the Line Magazine Archives 2 months, 1 week ago
Interview by Steve Ruff
Where do you stand in your beliefs toward Christianity, Jesus, etc.
I would say that I’m either agnostic or atheist… Agnostic means you’re just not sure, but I border atheism. I […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Sean Doty: Behind The Veil, on the site Down the Line Magazine Archives 2 months, 1 week ago
Interview by Steve RuffJust a quick word before you read about Sean. Not only did Sean front Veil of Ashes, but he also played in earlier incarnations of Dead Artist Syndrome. If you haven’t ever heard Dead […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Pospolite Ruszenie – Swiebodnosc, on the site Down The Line Reviews 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The thing that is so amazing about music is that it transcends religion, sex, race, color and language. It is universal in its appeal because of the sounds that are created, not just because of words that are […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Insomniac Folklore – A Place Where Runaways are not Alone, on the site Down The Line Reviews 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Matt introduced me to this band, so I checked them out and was immediately pleased with the sound. These folks hail from Portland, OR and have developed a hodge podge style that mixes folk, rock, elements of punk […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, The Bloody Strummers – Return of the Halcyon Days, on the site Down The Line Reviews 3 months ago
Joshua Lory and Matt Biggers are no strangers to Down the Line readers. Both guys play on the latest LS Underground record and Josh is also one of the members of the upcoming Lifesavers project. In addition to […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, The Bloody Strummers giveaway!, on the site Steve's Corner 4 months ago
Josh Lory and Matt Biggers have released a great new album with some really good music! This one has been in the works for a good while, it is awesome to finally hear the finished product! Masaki Liu handles the […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Omar Domkus – Shades of a Shadow, on the site Down The Line Reviews 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Omar Domkus has crafted a completely unique album that is what I would describe as world music influenced ambience with slight touches of jazz influenced percussion and fretless bass driven goodness. The entire […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, The Beckoning – Demystifying the Oracle, on the site Down The Line Reviews 4 months, 2 weeks ago
This was a welcomed release as well as a nice surprise to the ears! I am a huge fan of metal, but I really like the more extreme genres of the spectrum. The Beckoning is a Canadian band that I can best describe as […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, James and Evander – Constellating EP + 2, on the site Down The Line Reviews 4 months, 2 weeks ago
James and Evander are one of the latest groups to join the roster over at Velvet Blue Music – which is a great thing for a new band. Velvet Blue continues to stretch and redefine the story of solid output from an […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Bill Mallonee Wonderland giveaway!!!!!, on the site Steve's Corner 5 months ago
“Tis the season for great music…what better way to go against the rally of the retail gods by giving something away!!?? Not only do you get something at no cost, but you get something that is of the […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, And the winner is…, on the site Steve's Corner 6 months, 1 week ago
Brian Kirsch…
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Steve Ruff commented on the post, Steve Taylor In Not Dead, on the site Down The Line Magazine 6 months, 1 week ago
I find this interesting that Daniel Johnston’s niece is doing this documentary. I lost interest in Steve Taylor after he kind of switched boats and started playing towards the more mainstream CCM market, but I […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Contest time again!!!!! The Violet Burning…, on the site Steve's Corner 6 months, 1 week ago
Okay, this is long overdue! We have a couple of cool contests to run, we’ll do this one now and we still have a couple more things coming up that we will do after this first one finishes. Did you guys download […]
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Steve Ruff wrote a new post, Blood Red by Low and Behold, on the site Down The Line Reviews 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I was pretty excited when I saw the announcement for this release. Low & Behold is Jason Martin from SF59 and Ryan Clark most notably from Demon Hunter… but I am more of fan of his work in Focal Point and Training […] -
Steve Ruff wrote a new post, New music from Brian Healy/Dead Artist Syndrome, on the site Steve's Corner 6 months, 2 weeks ago
This is a new demo from Brian Healy of Dead Artist
Syndrome. This was supposed to be a Halloween present to his fans, but for some
reason my infallible internet decided to revolt and my emails have not made […] - Load More
