Album Review : Yo La Tengo’s ‘There’s a Riot Going On’
I got into Yo La Tengo pretty late. Like my first record experience with them was 2009s Popular Songs. I don’t know what took me so long to jump into the Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley, and James McNew world, but as soon as the the nearly 16-minute album closer “And the Glitter Is Gone” ended …
Track: Dr. Dog Share New Single “Buzzing In The Light”
Philly indie rockers Dr. Dog have been readying their new Critical Equation for a month or so now. They are now sharing new single “Buzzing In The Light”. According to the press release: Philadelphia’s beloved Dr Dog are today sharing their new single, ‘Buzzing In The Light’, the latest to be taken from their forthcoming album Critical Equation, due for …
Track: Damien Jurado – Over rainbows and Rainier, plsu album / tour dates
Singer/songwriter Damien Jurado has been growing his craft to new heights over the last few years with albums like St. Bartlett, Maraqopa, Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son, and Visions of Us on the Land. He’s taken a simple folk sound and structure and built it into something epic. Yet even without the Richard …
Album Review : Justin Sweatt’s ‘Say Your Goodbyes’
Sometimes taking on an alias or persona can be a comforting thing, especially when you’re an artist. The moat and wall defense of a different name other than yours can give someone a sense of protection. It allows them to be more daring artistically and creatively than if they were standing before you, birth name …
Album Review : Steve Greene’s ‘Electronic Dreams for a Holographic Existence’
Steve Greene is the synth wizard in the progressive heavy synth rock band Voyag3r. Within Voyag3r Greene is one third of a power trio that mixes elements of John Carpenter scores, Goblin, Zombi, and even hints of progressive rock from the 70s. They world build on releases like Doom Fortress and Are You Synthetic. Within …
Album Review : Trummor & Orgel’s ‘Indivisibility’
A drum and organ duo? It’s hard to imagine how just drums and organ could be an engaging duo on their own, but Trummor & Orgel will absolutely change your mind if you have any doubt. The Swedish duo have played with artists like Ebbot Lundberg (The Soundtrack of Our Lives), Magnus Carlsson (Weeping Willows), Peter …
Album Review : J Jazz – Deep Modern Jazz from Japan 1969-1984
Some would argue that the late 50s and early 60s were the most essential time period in jazz. Not in terms of foundation making, but in terms of propelling the music to a whole new level. Davis, Coltrane, Monk, Coleman, Hill, Silver, and so many others pushed jazz from late night grooves and fiery improvisations …
Album Review : MGMTs ‘Little Dark Age’
Man, do you remember when Oracular Spectacular dropped in 2007? I don’t. I was too busy in my own crowded little universe to notice a couple college kids from Connecticut leaving one of the most impressive debut records of the naughts at the doorstep of world. But by 2009 I was hip to it. Day-go-colored …
Album Review : Of Montreal’s ‘White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood
I feel that I’ve given Kevin Barnes the benefit of the doubt far longer than anyone deserves. I’ve followed along with him and his crazy flights of fancy; through concept albums about transvestite hookers to his attempts at pop crossover to even a stage where he was into avante garde composers. Barnes’ imagination was boundless, …
Album Review : Graham Reznick’s ‘Glass Angles’
Have you ever gone into a dressing room with those large vanity mirrors set up so you can look at yourself in all conceivable angles? You know, so you can make sure you look top notch in those Jordache jeans? Or those knock off Italian boots that some soulless beauty wore on that TV show …