Jesse Malin, Joseph Arthur, Diane & the Gentle Men [inside]

NYC rocker Malin’s traversed lifetimes since Eighties hardcore act Heart Attack and Nineties glam punks D Generation. Eight solo albums best characterized as Americana punk rest on latest Sunset Kids, which boasts Lucinda Williams’ production and a Billie Joe Armstrong guest spot. Electro-folk iconoclast Joseph Arthur opens supporting new LP Come Back World. – Tim Stegall