Sultry singer/songwriter Catherine Feeny, kicked to the curb by her London based record-label (Charisma/EMI) in ’08, has carefully plotted her return to action with her forthcoming album People in the Hole. She recorded the album in England but decided to wait on its release when she moved to the States and set a foundation for herself… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Catherine Feeny – People in the Hole
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Blitzen Trapper comforts us with Destroyer of the Void
Familiarity breeds comfort. The past breeds familiarity. Even if we have trouble living in the moment, forgetting to appreciate the minutiae of what’s before our eyes, we look back fondly on what “used to be”. It may have even been the most tumultuous time of our life, but we yearn for something we think we… Continue reading Blitzen Trapper comforts us with Destroyer of the Void
Loch Lomond
Wake up, ceiling stare, hurriedly dress and walk with the wind to work. Hear something. Stop. Gate off to the right. Press your ear to the door. Echoes, bouncing sounds. Eyes to the hole. Kids running around, innocence abound. Flowers in full bloom. Weeping trees. Afraid someone will see you watching. Realize you’re late to… Continue reading Loch Lomond
Otis Heat
On Portland trio Otis Heat’s debut album, Oh Yeah Oh Yeah Uh Huh, they have two very distinct sides. On one hand they play the lazy, downtrodden, blues-influenced alternative folk rock that is just tremendous. Very impressive. The rest of the time, they play funky jam-bandy material that just seems, well, lesser. It’s not necessarily… Continue reading Otis Heat
Charm and Trevor Giuliani are one and the same
Often times I’m admittedly late to the game on musicians I should have been on top of way back when. Way back when in this case is only June, but regardless, I gotta step it up. I received Trevor Giuliani’s Subcontrario (In Stereo) (released July 21 on Dovecote Records) in the actual mail and didn’t… Continue reading Charm and Trevor Giuliani are one and the same
Logan Lynn to drop latest effort, ‘From Pillar To Post’, in Fall
Portland’s Logan Lynn, recently signed to The Dandy Warhols label, “Beat The World Records“, will be releasing his latest electronic pop record, this time with the help of Carlos Cortes and others, set for Fall of ’09. We received an advance copy of the album, titled, From Pillar To Post, and I’ve had it on… Continue reading Logan Lynn to drop latest effort, ‘From Pillar To Post’, in Fall
Nurses: “Caterpillar Playground” [MP3]
Portland’s own Nurses gives us this sweet adorable taste of their upcoming debut LP, Apple’s Acre, with the soft childlike “Caterpillar Playground” (sweet, apple, child, caterpillar, playground?? I sense a theme here). It’s a song you can really get into sink your teeth into. Yikes, ok, that one pun is enough. The song is great, there’s… Continue reading Nurses: “Caterpillar Playground” [MP3]
The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!
Portland husband and wife duo, The Woodlands, is adorable. That’s just fact. Any time love, acoustic guitars and indie music comes into play it’s going to be great (see: She & Him). Even better, they call the Pacific Northwest home! Anybody who’s been there can tell you it’s pretty much the cutest place ever (they… Continue reading The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!
Blind Pilot: A relaxed melancholy
You guys are so used to seeing new content and such on the blog recently, but I want to get back to reviewing some music that I haven’t had the time to properly discuss. I’ll start with a post on Blind Pilot (yes, their website is in fact a blog!), a Portland, Oregon duo. I… Continue reading Blind Pilot: A relaxed melancholy
Starfucker!
I really get Starfucker. This is because I have always wanted to hold a terribly depressing dance party in my apartment. Starfucker has managed to take that feeling and compress it into one self-titled album. There are three members of Starfucker, although I have no idea what their names are. Come to think of it,… Continue reading Starfucker!