Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Glasir ~ New Dark Age
Dallas post-rock trio Glasir is over the moon that their album has been picked up for a vinyl pressing by Elusive Sound. And not just any vinyl ~ amazing incandescent vinyl, as shown in the backlit photo to the left. (There’s an
Glasir ~ New Dark Age
Dallas post-rock trio Glasir is over the moon that their album has been picked up for a vinyl pressing by Elusive Sound. And not just any vinyl ~ amazing incandescent vinyl, as shown in the backlit photo to the left. (There’s an
When Push Comes to Shove: Do We Tug? Or Do We Poll? (United States Midterm Elections List, 2018)
So, what is the cost of freedom? Granted, we’ve all heard the line before, perhaps by a well-meaning, though humorless, high school civics teacher. Between clouds of pulverized chalk, there was likely more than a little reverence shown towards the
When Push Comes to Shove: Do We Tug? Or Do We Poll? (United States Midterm Elections List, 2018)
So, what is the cost of freedom? Granted, we’ve all heard the line before, perhaps by a well-meaning, though humorless, high school civics teacher. Between clouds of pulverized chalk, there was likely more than a little reverence shown towards the
Szun Waves ~ New Hymn to Freedom
The concept of the ‘super-group’ is one that, thankfully, remains confined to rock-centric circles; it is, in a nutshell, a loose partnership of musicians from other bands who aren’t quite able to scratch the itch where they are at the
Szun Waves ~ New Hymn to Freedom
The concept of the ‘super-group’ is one that, thankfully, remains confined to rock-centric circles; it is, in a nutshell, a loose partnership of musicians from other bands who aren’t quite able to scratch the itch where they are at the
Mésange ~ Gypsy Moth
With a French name for a common bird and an album title alluding to journeying, metamorphosis and reaching to light, Mésange convey a great deal of imagery, themes and ideals in three short words. The captivating sounds this UK-based duo
Mésange ~ Gypsy Moth
With a French name for a common bird and an album title alluding to journeying, metamorphosis and reaching to light, Mésange convey a great deal of imagery, themes and ideals in three short words. The captivating sounds this UK-based duo
Joshua Van Tassel ~ Crossworlds
The album was already a blast ~ a dramatic orchestral rock project featuring underwater field recordings from Newfoundland and a generous array of newly created instruments. But then they went ahead and added a hardback book, pumpkin colored, gold gilded
Joshua Van Tassel ~ Crossworlds
The album was already a blast ~ a dramatic orchestral rock project featuring underwater field recordings from Newfoundland and a generous array of newly created instruments. But then they went ahead and added a hardback book, pumpkin colored, gold gilded
Sejd ~ Ben & hjärta
Swedish post-rock septet Sejd wastes no time getting to the good stuff. Opener “Storm and stiltje” (“Storm and lull”) is a bold move. A quarter-hour in length, it’s also more than a quarter of the album. The title is perfect for a
Sejd ~ Ben & hjärta
Swedish post-rock septet Sejd wastes no time getting to the good stuff. Opener “Storm and stiltje” (“Storm and lull”) is a bold move. A quarter-hour in length, it’s also more than a quarter of the album. The title is perfect for a
Bonniesongs ~ Strings
A single string can be a fragile thing, but together they can be mighty. A spider can get around with one gossamer thread but it won’t catch much, yet if it combines its lines into a web some unsuspecting fly
Bonniesongs ~ Strings
A single string can be a fragile thing, but together they can be mighty. A spider can get around with one gossamer thread but it won’t catch much, yet if it combines its lines into a web some unsuspecting fly
Enno Voss ~ Currents
A recent Bud Light ad portrays a commoner in a stockade. His crime: ordering an “autumnal mead.” The tagline: “For the many, not the few.” I sympathize with the commoner, because I’m one of the few; I like things to
Enno Voss ~ Currents
A recent Bud Light ad portrays a commoner in a stockade. His crime: ordering an “autumnal mead.” The tagline: “For the many, not the few.” I sympathize with the commoner, because I’m one of the few; I like things to
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