Reissues and boxed sets. If youāve been paying any attention to industry news, the world is being completely inundated with them as of late. With the recent 20th birthdays of two of my all-time favorite records by *Primal Scream and Ride it is hard to avoid them. There is one stand out this autumn, however,… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Extra Track (and a tacky badge)
Author: Abby
[Abby’s Road] “Pure Blood Will Kill You”
Well, not YOU you, but some people. Give me a moment to set this up. The last two weeks involved our hanging out with some new friends, a(nother) American/German couple. The expat half of the partnership and I, obviously, had loads in common at the get go. First and foremost, we both left the homeland… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] “Pure Blood Will Kill You”
[Abby’s Road] From the Ridiculous to a Little Less Ridiculous III: The Final Chapter
Or: Films I took Seriously Back in the Day ā a new AR series. This is the third and final installment. See the first two here. Writing about the movies of my youth has been a good time. From the beginning I knew the series would conclude with film #3. But which one? This was… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] From the Ridiculous to a Little Less Ridiculous III: The Final Chapter
Radical Face presents prequel EP!
Can you hear the church bells pealing? Has the Pony Express galloped through your town to deliver the message? Jacksonville, Floridaās Radical Face (aka Ben Cooper) is releasing a highly anticipated, October recordā¦his first full-length since 2007ās heart stopper Ghost. How does an artist who plays admission optional shows, communicates thoughtfully with his fans via… Continue reading Radical Face presents prequel EP!
[Abby’s Road] From the Ridiculous to a Little Less Ridiculous II
Or: Films I took Seriously Back in the Day ā a new AR series. See the first installment here. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times: 1990. The year I began what my father would later refer to as my āsmoking careerā and G.H.W. Bush was in the White House.… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] From the Ridiculous to a Little Less Ridiculous II
Black Polygons tease ears with three-song EP
Warm and crackling reverberations coupled with bassy thuds transport one to an almost guitarless, shoegazy planet on this self-titled EP. Inspired by the likes of Dntel and MBV, Parisian brainchild Cyril Rampal barely wets the listenerās whistle when his third and final track comes to an end.Ā Standout tune āReverseā clocks in at a miniscule 1:36,… Continue reading Black Polygons tease ears with three-song EP
[Abby’s Road] From the Ridiculous to a Little Less Ridiculous
Or: Films I took Seriously Back in the Day – a new AR series. Firstly, excuse me for not showing up two weeks ago. My brain wasnāt allowing me to write. It happens. This year marks my 20th year out of high school. While Iām not celebrating it per se, I am thankful for everything… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] From the Ridiculous to a Little Less Ridiculous
[Abby’s Road] You Say Rolls I Say Royce
Munich. I am realizing it is a giant village with a superb international art and music scene rather than a bustling cityā¦and I love it. It was tough adjusting to my new home at first; still is on some days. My lowest moments find me longing for family and friends in the States until it… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] You Say Rolls I Say Royce
[Abby’s Road] Forgivable Misgivings
So Iām back. Guess who else is back? My favorite celibate vegetarian: Stephen Patrick Morrissey. The Smiths – and Mozzerās voice in general – played an integral part in framing my musical taste. Heās aged incredibly well and though I prefer old images of a smooth, porcelain-faced waif with flowers in his back pocket over… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Forgivable Misgivings
[Abby’s Road] You Eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too.
Have you everything in order? Preparing for post-rapture looting? I have been quite busy passing German language proficiency examinations and job searching to really let the event sink in. For those in DC whoād like to score some sweet stereo equipment after midnight, a friend of mine whoās unsure about the whole shebang will be… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] You Eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too.