DEFENDING MY BAD TASTE IN MUSIC SINCE 2006
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These are the details I remember about five gigs in five different venues that I attended about a month or so ago. Please enjoy.
Some thoughts on Ancient Artifax, a published book of punk rock memorabilia, and this year’s Black Friday iteration of Record Store Day.
A review of Aerial M's The Peel Sessions for No Ripcord, along with some singles from Wand, The Armed, The Necks, and Divide And Dissolve.
A light review of Molchat Doma's Belaya Polosa, plus a few words about new tracks from Pharmakon, OCS, Buñuel, and The Bug.
New acquaintances and reconnection, I typed out some thoughts regarding recently purchased reissues from NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, and Helmet.
Jotted down some thoughts on two August EPs: Awakening of the Spirit by Sutras and the Summer Sunset Retreat split release by Anatomy Of The Heads and GOLD.
Managed to score a moment or two to capture some August happenings, which include an evening performance by The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis, some thoughts on the It Came From AQUARIUS RECORDS documentary, and a podcast series on Can by No Dogs In Space.
This playlist was built from a Bandcamp rabbit hole. Enjoy.
“Isochronism,” the new single and video from Portland garage-psych quartet, Forty Feet Tall, premieres today.
Some post-Independence Day thoughts and feelings: A review of the Smoky Mountain High compilation by The Red Scare, some appreciation for Telepathic Mysteries, Vol. 2 by Daniel Carter and The Telepathic Band, and two new electro-tied tracks from THE MERCURY IMPULSE and Moiii.
We’re halfway through 2024. As I continue to enjoy what’s turning out to be a good year for music, here’s my current assortment of favorite albums for the year.
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Pardon my momentary break from music writing to type out some Election Day thoughts.