John Doe, the guy who formed one half of X’s front line next to Exene Cervenka more than 30 years ago, is still on the scene, doing what he does best on his new solo album, Keeper (Yep Roc). With all four of its original members (Doe, Cervenka, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.J. Bonebreak) on board, the best band to emerge from L.A.’s punk scene is slated to perform an impressive schedule of live shows this fall that includes a South American tour with Pearl Jam. Doe will also be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new Q&A with him.
Doe: Call me old fashioned, but Chaim Soutine and William Kentridge still carry so much weight that it makes a person want to weep. It’s as if they are carving the paint or charcoal into the canvas. For a more restful and colorful experience, Marsden Hartley is worth repeated viewing.
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