Philip Montoro,Reader music editor
Godflesh at Metro on April 15 After hearing Godflesh mastermind Justin Broadrick mention “body-destroying beats,” I wanted this set to pound me to jelly, and I left pleasantly tenderized. It’s a metal cliche that the folks who make the most antisocial music are the nicest in person, and Broadrick was friendly and unassuming—and happy with how his Reader interview had turned out!
Jenny Lizak,Metro publicist
The Punk Singer: A Film About Kathleen Hanna As soon as I saw it at the Music Box, The Punk Singer became my favorite music documentary. (It’s now on Netflix and iTunes.) You don’t need to be a fan of riot grrrl to appreciate the journey Hanna has made, bringing girls to the front—both at shows and in the music-community consciousness—and fielding criticism and backlash at every turn, all the while suffering a mysterious illness in private. But if you are a fan of Bikini Kill or Le Tigre, you’ll find yourself clapping and cheering and making a mental list of every teenage girl you’re giving a copy this Christmas.
Frankie Knuckles’s mix of the Pet Shop Boys’ “I Want a Dog” The world lost Frankie Knuckles at the end of March, and I still find myself returning to this track. He was a resident at Smart Bar and a dear friend of the club for more than three decades. This often overlooked gem has only gotten better and richer with time. The beautiful dark sound fits perfectly with Neil Tennant’s voice. We will miss Frankie very much.
