ACL 2014: Top Ten Drone

The extended tones of drone can undulate and loop or attack like disturbed bees; they can lull one to sleep or startle one awake.  Both types of drone are represented in this year’s picks.  Some familiar names are present, joined

Petrels ~ Mima

Petrels albums are like little mysteries.  Oliver Barrett’s songs are always about more than they seem.  Even the instrumentals have hidden stories.  The press releases provide clues, but the rest is up to the listener.  Mima is no exception.  Barrett’s second album