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
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
On my radar this year is one of Seattle’s newest and most prolific artists, Justin Ripley. I have, honestly, loved… Read More »Salmon Thrasher: Bad Blood [mp3]
Personal Space is the latest solo work by Justin Ripley, who not all too long ago gave us Just Just. From the opening notes of “The Gold Of Similar Sand”, we’re treated to a similar sound though it has a few more psychedelic sensibilities. The song gives the impression of minimalism, yet is packed with interesting riffs, catchy vocal hooks, and precisely placed instrumentation. Read More »Justin Ripley: Personal Space [Album Review]
Not all too long ago, I featured an exclusive track by a brand new Seattle band called Salmon Thrasher. Member Justin Ripley recently sent me a homemade album he recorded for close friends and various music types. He dubbed it Just Just, as, well, it was just Justin performing. He wrote the songs, played the instruments, mixed the album… you get the picture. Because it’s not a full-on release release, I’m dubbing it worthy of a Demo Reel. Read More »Justin Ripley [Demo Reel]