Does Last Leaves’ New LP Pick Up Where The Lucksmiths Left Off?
It’s been a while since I’ve written about a new band and a new release. Of late, my sights have… Read More »Does Last Leaves’ New LP Pick Up Where The Lucksmiths Left Off?
How to Shop on Discogs (or, How I Discovered a Side Project of The Brian Jonestown Massacre)
Alright, so there’s really no one way to do pretty much anything under the sun. That includes “How to Shop on Discogs” — there really is no RIGHT way. But this post is about how I shop and how I recommend shopping on the music marketplace platform.
It’s also about how this method led me to discover a side project of a band I deem to be one of the greats: The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
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Maxed Out on Distractions with LA Post-Punk Band Corners
Oh, Maxed Out On Distractions, where have you been the past three years? I tend to be one of those… Read More »Maxed Out on Distractions with LA Post-Punk Band Corners
Tactics: A New Australian Favorite (From Decades Ago) Has Been Discovered
Depending on which article you read, and what your own personal definition of various sub-genres may be, Tactics fit into… Read More »Tactics: A New Australian Favorite (From Decades Ago) Has Been Discovered
Cassette Nostalgia: Rediscovering Forgotten Favorites from Forever Ago
Alright, so a few years back there was a resurgence of sorts in the underground that found modern day bands releasing new albums on cassette. This fad, to an extent, lives on today with notable indie labels such as Sub Pop and Suicide Squeeze joining the ranks of releasing their artists on this format.
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The Making of a Great Compilation Record: I’m A Cult Hero Chapter 2
The best compilations can be likened to the mixtape. Scoring the track list, and getting it right so it flows… Read More »The Making of a Great Compilation Record: I’m A Cult Hero Chapter 2
One Weird, Long Band Name: A Peek at Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s New EP ‘The French Press’
I’m somewhat smitten by the upbeat pop sounds of one of Sub Pop‘s new signings from the past year or… Read More »One Weird, Long Band Name: A Peek at Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s New EP ‘The French Press’
Finally Back: Melody’s Echo Chamber Gives us “Cross My Heart”
I’ve had my eye on Melody Prochet of Melody’s Echo Chamber since the release of her self-titled debut LP way… Read More »Finally Back: Melody’s Echo Chamber Gives us “Cross My Heart”
Moon Duo Step Out from the Dark with Occult Architecture Vol. 2
For as long as I’ve followed the band, Moon Duo has always created music that is dark, mystical and filled… Read More »Moon Duo Step Out from the Dark with Occult Architecture Vol. 2
Slowdive Returns After 22 Years with “Sugar for the Pill” Video
Can I say just how excited for the return of Slowdive, 22 years after their last release? The band released a new video for “Sugar for the Pill” this week. It’s off their forthcoming self-titled LP out May 5 on Dead Oceans.
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