Johnny Salton

The Reactions' Isaac Baruch with Good Old South Florida Punk Rock and Spilled Secrets

​Of the many legendary acts surrounding the formation and cementation of South Florida's punk rock scene, The Reactions hold a special place the hearts of many. This includes those involved at that time, over the years, and from the fledgling collections of some rather hardcore record collectors.& ... More >>

Local Album Review: Psycho Daisies - Return From Blood Island

The new release from Miami psych/blues outfit the Psycho Daisies, Return from Blood Island, is a wash of feedback, distorted growls, bumps, grunts, reverb, and haunting vocals, courtesy of Johnny Salton and company.  Salton's roots are embedded in Miami musical history, from power-pop group ... More >>

Charlie Pickett & The Eggs Buy Heroin From Overtown

      As long as we're talkin about Charlie Pickett getting his due, here's one of the reasons why, this video for the song "Overtown" written by Dave Froshneider and performed by "Charlie Pickett and The Eggs" is some real pioneer shit. Now, I'll admit it, I ... More >>

Charlie Pickett Gets His Due

About 20-some-odd years after the fact, Dania Beach alt.country.punk.roots pioneer, Charlie Pickett, is finally getting some of the props in mainstream media that he deserves. South Florida natives and music nerds that are in the know have been clocking this guy's career since the late 1970s when he ... More >>

Pickett's Recharge

A new Bloodshot Records anthology resurrects one of South Florida's most revered rockers

The Mothers of Immersion

Letters for January 8, 2004

What? You expected team loyalty?

The Best of 2003

Ranking and filing our Local Top Ten

Psycho Daisies

Rumors of retirement are greatly exaggerated

Local CD Roundup?

Mmm-hmm