Sometimes a hot summer afternoon calls for a tall cold drink and a soft breeze to really make the heat bearable; Nashville’s Casa Castile is an indie-rock equivalent. Largely the work of Andrew Nabuco, Casa Castile joins elements of synth-pop and shoegaze dripped though a psychedelic filter. Nabuco’s latest offering, Umbra, is a fine collection… Continue reading Casa Castile
Author: Jesse
[The Past Presents] Post-Rock Revisited, Part 1: Rodan – “Rusty”
The Past Presents revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years to ask the question, “Is this album still a classic, or has it lost its edge over the years?”. Was it a great record for that particular time and place, or is it something we’ll be passing on to our kids? It also looks… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Post-Rock Revisited, Part 1: Rodan – “Rusty”
Record Store Day: Could it actually be bad for music?
Once again, April is upon us. Spring is rolling toward us full throttle, birds are back in the trees, the grass is looking a bit greener, and for music junkies, Record Store Day is right around the corner. On this day, we celebrate the joys of the independent record store with a host of exclusive… Continue reading Record Store Day: Could it actually be bad for music?
[Stars on C-30] Plustapes and Treetop Sorbet
Tape labels are abundant these days, as are new cassette releases, and Stars on C-30 includes reviews of some of these releases, the occasional band or label profile, and a look at the culture surrounding cassettes. In any musical genre there are quiet leaders, bands who help define a sound but never become the “it”… Continue reading [Stars on C-30] Plustapes and Treetop Sorbet
[The Past Presents] R.E.M. – “Monster”
The Past Presents revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years to ask the question, “Is this album still a classic, or has it lost its edge over the years?”. Was it a great record for that particular time and place, or is it something we’ll be passing on to our kids? It also looks… Continue reading [The Past Presents] R.E.M. – “Monster”
Drive By Truckers show their Muscle Shoals soul on Go-Go Boots
I think most people would be hard pressed to find a harder working band than Drive By Truckers. The new year is in full effect, so it’s only natural that there’s a new album on the way right? Well, that moment is upon us with the release of the band’s ninth album, Go-Go-Boots. Over the… Continue reading Drive By Truckers show their Muscle Shoals soul on Go-Go Boots
Another dreary day greets East River Pipe on We Live In Rented Rooms
Did you ever take a few minutes to browse your records or CDs and take a look at the number of record labels represented? Chances are there are quite a few. Over time you get to know certain labels pretty well; they become old friends, you know their history and you don’t hold it against… Continue reading Another dreary day greets East River Pipe on We Live In Rented Rooms
Destroyer romps through the ’80s with Kaputt
Did you ever notice that the longer you sit in the waiting room at the doctor’s office the more appealing those smooth soft-rock sounds become? You know perfectly well that this music is not what you want to hear, it really gets under your skin, but what can you do? You try and tune it… Continue reading Destroyer romps through the ’80s with Kaputt
The Decemberists escape to the country on The King Is Dead
When I fired up this new Decemberists album for the first time I was blown away by how much it sounded like Tom Petty. That’s right, Tom Petty. Specifically, Tom Petty’s hit “You Don’t Know How It Feels.” During the course of those first strange 15 seconds of “Don’t Carry It All,” the opening track… Continue reading The Decemberists escape to the country on The King Is Dead
[Stars on C-30] Rambling thoughts on Herbcraft, Expo 70 and the cassette resurgence
Tape labels are abundant these days, as are new cassette releases, and Stars on C-30 includes reviews of some of these releases, the occasional band or label profile, and a look at the culture surrounding cassettes. Let’s face it, when you name your label Fuck It Tapes, you’ve instantly raised the bar for anything you… Continue reading [Stars on C-30] Rambling thoughts on Herbcraft, Expo 70 and the cassette resurgence