The somber spirit of the ’90s is alive and well in Indianapolis—but if you’re a Decibel subscriber, you already knew that. Doom-death darlings Mother of Graves have been a favorite since their In Somber Dreams EP, but this year’s full-length offering The Light That Keeps Us takes their sound to a whole new level. Even this bright spot in their discography, however, doesn’t tell the complete story. As always, the Decibel Flexi Series has scored exclusive track “A Terrible Famine of Words” that is only available to our readership. Hungry for more? Be sure to sign up for a deluxe Decibel subscription before 11:59 PM on Halloween night (Saturday, October 31) to ensure your copy of this death-doom masterpiece. Act fast or see your record collection starve!
I thoroughly enjoyed a little sidestep away from music and into magic when I saw The Magic Mod perform in Glasgow last year. Genuinely funny, entertaining and very good at what he does. I was on stage for one trick, really keeping a close eye… and still didn’t see how the hell he did it. Well, … Continue reading The Magic Mod is back in town (well, some towns…) in 2027!
Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her new single “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All,” coinciding with the October 23 release of her latest studio album, The Trouble With Love, via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
The song addresses the pressure to meet other people’s expectations and the realization that trying to please everyone can come at the expense of being yourself.
“Never Gonna Please ‘Em All” particularly focuses on the expectations placed on women, including being told to smile, speak less and make themselves more agreeable. Taylor pushes back against those demands, emphasizing the importance of individuality and self-acceptance.
The song also reflects Taylor’s experiences as a songwriter, particularly her ability to turn personal struggles into music. The lyric “I turned my heartbreak / Into a work of art” highlights that connection, while the repeated refrain “Ain’t never gonna please ’em all” reinforces the song’s message.
The single appears on Taylor’s 10-track album, The Trouble With Love, produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley. The record explores relationships, heartbreak, friendship and personal growth through a combination of blues, rock, soul and Americana.
The album includes two notable collaborations. Joe Bonamassa appears on the title track, “The Trouble With Love,” which examines the highs and lows of romantic relationships. Guitarist Orianthi joins Taylor on “What Good Is My Love?,” a song about loving someone who cannot return those feelings.
Other songs include “Hell Or High Water,” which focuses on perseverance, and a cover of Celeste’s “This Is Who I Am.” “You And Me (Rachel’s Song)” was written as a tribute to Taylor’s best friend and explores the importance of lasting friendships.
Taylor will support the album with a fall U.S. tour beginning October 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Canadian blues-rock band Bywater Call will open the initial dates, with Robert Jon & The Wreck joining for additional shows.
The tour concludes November 21 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California.
Joanne Shaw Taylor 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
October 28 – Albuquerque, NM – KiMo Theatre * October 29 – Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theater * October 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre * November 1 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre * November 3 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater * November 5 – Colorado Springs, CO – Phil Long Music Hall * November 6 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theater* November 7 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater * November 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room ** November 10 – Boise, ID – The Egyptian Theatre ** November 12 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory ** November 13 – Tacoma, WA – Rialto Theater ** November 15 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater ** November 17 – Grass Valley, CA – The Center for the Arts ** November 19 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre Napa ** November 20 – Bakersfield, CA – World Records ** November 21 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre **
* With Bywater Call ** With Robert Jon & The Wrec
Joanne Shaw Taylor 2027 UK Tour Dates
May 2 – Harpenden, UK – The Eric Morecambe Centre May 3 – Leeds, UK – City Varieties Music Hall May 4 – Whitley Bay, UK – Playhouse May 6 – London, UK – Cadogan Hall May 7 – Bury St Edmunds, UK – The Apex May 8 – Manchester, UK – Royal Northern College of Music May 9 – Birmingham, UK – Town Hall May 11 – Glasgow, UK – St Luke’s
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has spoken about his friendship with Marilyn Manson, and explained why he has stood behind Manson in the face of the on-going sexual assault lawsuits which the singer faces.
In 2021, more than a dozen woman accused Manson of sexual abuse/sexual assault, in the wake of allegations made by actress Evan Rachel Wood, who shared revelations of her “horrific”time with her former partner in the HBO documentary Phoenix Rising.
Manson made out-of-court settlements with Game Of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco, and another woman, known only as ‘Jane Doe’ who had accused him of rape. Another lawsuit filed by Ashley Morgan Smithline was withdrawn and recanted.
Manson is set to face a jury trial on November 15, 2027 to answer charges brought by his former personal assistant, Ashley Walters. Another case filed by actress Bianca Allaine Kyne is still pending. In a statement made to Rolling Stone in 2024, Kyne said, “For years, I lived under his shadow, paralyzed by fear. But that fear no longer controls me. It has been replaced by an unwavering pursuit of justice. I stand tall, unafraid. This is not just about my personal story. This is about exposing an industry that prioritizes profit over the safety of vulnerable young women.”
The LADA’s Sex Crimes Division investigated other claims made against Manson, but elected not to press charges, referencing issues with the statute of limitations.
Manson, real name Brian Warner, has denied all accusations against him.
In a new episode of the New York Times‘ podcast Popcast, Billy Corgan discusses his friendship with Manson, which has endured regardless of the allegations made against the singer, when asked “How do you make determinations of the degree to which they should be in your life and you should be in their lives?”
“That’s a valid question,” Corgan replies. “I think that ultimately, as a Christian person – how can I put it? – you have to stand by your friends. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have an opinion, and that doesn’t mean you’re not critical. In his case – and I’m not here to adjudicate it – but the DA looked at the case for five years. In some cases, I knew personal things behind the scenes that are not in the public sphere. I personally didn’t feel that he was guilty of the things he was being charged with, and ultimately, the fact that the DA didn’t pursue it.
“Basically, the person that I knew, and the way it all kind of went down, even though it was an elongated process, was commensurate with the person that I knew,”Corgan continues. “It all kind of lined up. But, I wasn’t there. I can’t be there for everything. But I guess it’s one of those things where I don’t, I don’t want the world to tell me who my friends are and who I should associate with. That’s politically, socially, and in Brian’s case, we have a relationship that goes back close to 30 years.”
Corgan goes on to point out that Manson’s wife Lindsay Usich has a twin sister [Ashley Usich-Iha] who is married to Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, adding,”there’s a deeper set of relationships there.”
“I think anybody in that situation struggles with the accusations,” he continues, “the seriousness of the accusations, but again, I also knew the inside baseball of the case. I knew certain people who are involved, and so you make those evaluations. At the end of the day, I feel I made the right determination, but if things had come out… Like, people would ask me privately, ‘Well, what happens if…’ and I’d say, If he’s guilty, or anybody in that situation is guilty, they should go to jail.”
“I’m not saying I have any moral supremacy here,” Corgan concludes. “I’m saying it’s a case-by-case basis. But I don’t like the idea of… this kind of witch mob thing bothers me.”
In the wake of the allegations against Manson, the star was dropped by his management and record label. He has since been signed by Nuclear Blast, released two albums, toured with Five Finger Death Punch and more.
