Elliott Childs
Podcast Critic: a Rogan rebuttal
Our podcast reviewer for this week is Elliott Childs and he has two recommendations for your long weekend listening. Audio
Podcast Critic: Hyperfixed and The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast
Elliott Childs reviews 'Hyper Fixed', a new podcast from Alex Goldman, one half of the duo that made Reply All for Gimlet. Audio
Sampler Special: Contributors panel 2024
Tony Stamp is joined by Sampler contributors Maggie Tweedie, So'omalo Iteni Schwalger, and Elliott Childs, to hear about their favourite tracks of 2024. Audio
The Music Of Ry Cooder: Part 2
The final part of our two part series on the music of guitarist, composer and producer Ry Cooder. Audio
The Music Of Ry Cooder: Part 1
In the first part of a new two part series, Elliott Childs looks at the music of guitarist, songwriter and producer Ry Cooder. Audio
Podcast Critic: Gone South
Elliott Childs reviews crime podcast Gone South, which focuses on crimes in the southern states of the US. He also reviews some terrible podcast ads! Audio
Music feature: Frank Zappa
Elliott Childs offers up a compelling 101 on the enigmatic Frank Zappa and his music. Audio
Podcast Critic: The Wedding Planners Podcast and Into The Mix
Elliott Childs accepts a listener's recommendation and gives a podcast hosted by two marriage celebrants a hoon. Audio
Dreamer's Motel by Joachim Cooder
The LA musician finds beauty in the everyday on his lovingly crafted new album. Audio
Podcast Critic: The History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Our reviewer recommends a podcast about collecting LPs and another called The History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. Audio
Review: Passage du Desir by Johnny Blue Skies
Sturgill Simpson's first release under a pseudonym is more of a progression than a reinvention. Audio
Review: Jack White's – No Name
Elliott Childs reviews Jack White's latest album, No-Name, noting that it marks a return to the bluesy rock sound that originally endeared him to fans of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead… Video, Audio
Review: Jack White's – No Name
Elliott Childs reviews Jack White's latest album, No-Name, noting that it marks a return to the bluesy rock sound that originally endeared him to fans of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead…
Video, AudioPodcast Critic: Handsome and All Songs Considered
Elliott Childs reviews Handsome and revisits All Songs Considered. Audio
RIP Steve Albini, and Shellac's To All Trains
Tony Stamp and Elliott Childs reflect on the career of recording engineer and musician Steve Albini, and assess the final album by his band Shellac. Audio
RIP Steve Albini, and Shellac's To All Trains
Tony Stamp and Elliott Childs reflect on the career of recording engineer and musician Steve Albini, and assess the final album by his band Shellac.
AudioPodcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today Elliott talks to Jesse about Beautiful Anonymous and Broken Record, both are on Apple podcast. Audio
Marc Masters: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape
Marc Masters is a music journalist, host of "The Music Book Podcast" and now an author. His book High Bias - The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape is a deep dive into how the humble cassette… Audio
Lost and Found: An Alternative Country
Elliott Childs picks a selection of tracks ranging from off-kilter folk to Japanese Folk-rock. Audio