Russell kept working nearly up until his death in 1992 from complications of HIV-AIDS

Never before had a record so emphasized the calming elements of rock music

” Halstead says

“the midwest is a real shangri-la for bohemia basement bleakness so it’s not real surprising that loner tape grime duo providien hail from the snow-blasted state of ohio

like entering a tunnel and emerging into a quieter

V/A - Always Memphis Rock & Roll LP Drone Russell kept working nearly upThis 14 track compilation features tracks from Black & Wyatt Records & Head Perfume artists Fingers Like Saturn, Heathens, Jack Oblivian and the Dream Killers, Opossums, The Toy Trucks, Mario Monterroso, Turnstyles, Tyler Keith, Jack Oblivian and the Sheiks. Cover photos and design by Cole Wheeler. File under: Garage , Surf, Rock 'n Roll