Some days music owns you. Sometimes you come across a piece of music that literally stops you in your tracks. As each phrase passes you donāt move an inch, voluntarily paralyzed, for fear of missing or accidentally drowning out some subtle nuance. This music reaches deeper than other music. Rachel Grimes’ latest release, Marion County… Continue reading Rachel Grimes – Marion County 1938 EP
Author: Jesse
Little Cuts’ 7” – Plastic Disasters
It seems like ages since any one heard from The Shins. Itās going on five years since their last album but word is that a new one is on the way in March on Columbia Records. So what have they been doing? Well, it seems Dave Hernandez has been working on getting back to his… Continue reading Little Cuts’ 7” – Plastic Disasters
Soul Glimpse
For as much as I love ambient music, it can be a bit of a one-trick pony. Baltimoreās Soul Glimpse, the ambient face of Austyn Sullivan, takes what could have been well-done-but-fairly-standard ambient fare and pumps it up a bit. Typically, this type of music sets a mood for me, then leaves me alone to… Continue reading Soul Glimpse
Notable Album Release: Pontiak – Echo Ono
Clear your calendar, folks! February 21, 2012 brings the release of Pontiakās new LP, Echo Ono, on Thrill Jockey. The first track from the album is called āLions of Leastā and demands to be heard. It steps away from the more psychedelic sounds of this summerās Comecrudos and veers more toward the rock of their… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Pontiak – Echo Ono
[The Past Presents] Paul Westerberg – “14 Songs”
The Past Presents revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years to ask the question, āIs this album still a classic, or has it lost its edge over the years?ā. Was it a great record for that particular time and place, or is it something weāll be passing on to our kids? It also looks… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Paul Westerberg – “14 Songs”
The Skull Defekts’ 2013-3012 is complex and gripping
When former Lungfish front man Daniel Higgs joined Swedish noise-rock juggernaut The Skull Defekts on their Peer Amid album earlier this year, it seemed like a natural fit that played to the strengths of both parties. Now, taking things one step further, The Skull Defekts teamed up with Zomes, the solo moniker of former Lungfish… Continue reading The Skull Defekts’ 2013-3012 is complex and gripping
Luke Roberts needs a moment of your time
One of the greatest qualities of folk music is the story. Thereās always a story in the song somewhere; you might have to search deep down in the lyrics or deep within yourself to find the story, but itās there. The songs on Luke Robertās debut, Big Bells and Dime Songs, have stories too, but… Continue reading Luke Roberts needs a moment of your time
High Places are confident, mature on Original Colors
At some point in a bandās career there is a noticeable shift from a sort of musical adolescence to the comfort and confidence of maturity. High Places have clearly reached their maturity with their latest record, Original Colors. Please note that this level of maturity in no way translates to boring or tired. On the… Continue reading High Places are confident, mature on Original Colors
Future Islands use sounds of 25 years ago for On The Water
On the Water, the latest album from Baltimoreās Future Islands, is the most interesting indie-dance record released this year. Wait, itās not really a dance record, maybe I meant indie-rock record. Well, itās not really rock either. Is it chill-wave? Iām thinking not. Honestly, On the Water doesnāt deserve to be shoved into any one… Continue reading Future Islands use sounds of 25 years ago for On The Water
It is rain in my face’s Wishbone EP
One of my favorite aspects of listening to new music is the ability to discover new approaches to established sounds or genres. On more than one occasion Iāve been treated to an artist who explores a genre that isnāt one of my favorites and takes it in a direction that is unexpected and appealing. Listening… Continue reading It is rain in my face’s Wishbone EP