Show Notes: “That guy was poetry in motion…” — Helmet at Underground Arts, 3/22/25
A few words about Helmet’s 30th anniversary performance of their 1994 album, Betty.
Notes From The Record Room: Bandcamp Friday (John Dwyer & Desperate Living), The Jesus Lizard, Swans
Some Bandcamp Friday purchases are discussed along with the third new single from The Jesus Lizard’s upcoming new Record Store Day EP. Also, a new Swans album is up for pre-order.
Notes From The Record Room: Kraftwerk, Cloakroom, Apparitions, Lookers, David Grubbs, Orchid
Some thoughts-turned-copy on Kraftwerk, Cloakroom, Apparitions, Lookers, David Grubbs, and Orchid.
In The Headphones: Brueder Selke & Midori Hirano, Whitney Johnson & Lia Kohl, RSN, slow_the_tape, Devin Maxwell
With a mostly ambient focus, music from Brueder Selke & Midori Hirano, Whitney Johnson & Lia Kohl, RSN, slow_the_tape, Devin Maxwell is highlighted.
Buys & Receipt: TAD, Ekko Astral
I recently acquired a copy of TAD’s Jack Pepsi CD EP, which was delivered in the original blister-pack longbox, and a cassette copy of Ekko Astral’s 2024 album, pink balloons.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: January Playlist
The first playlist of 2025 is posted. Check out tracks by Kathryn Mohr, Maud The Moth, -(16)-, Open Head, Vacuous, Mess Esque, CocoRosie, Guiltless, BACKXWASH, Gus Baldwin & The Sketch and many more.
Notes From The Record Room: Bob Dylan, FACS, SUMAC & Moor Mother, The Jesus Lizard, Golem Mécanique
Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks turned 50 and I had some thoughts on new tracks by FACS, SUMAC & Moor Mother, The Jesus Lizard, and Golem Mecanique
In The Headphones: clipping., SPELLLING, Daniel Carter & Ayumi Ishito, Eiko Ishibashi
The first full work week of 2025 brought with it new album announcements and songs from clipping., SPELLLING, Daniel Carter & Ayumi Ishito, and Eiko Ishibashi.
Two-Zero-Two-Four C.E. — Counting Down The Year In Sound Worship
Out of 65 albums, I’ve listed my top 50 personal favorites of 2024.
What’s (Re)New?: Favorite Reissues of 2024
2024 is about to close, so I’m listing my personal favorite “old/new” albums. These are my top 5 reissues.
Show Notes: 5 Gigs / 5 Venues — Marnie Stern, SPRINTS, Tropical Fuck Storm, Duster, Osees
These are the details I remember about five gigs in five different venues that I attended about a month or so ago. Please enjoy.
Buys & Receipt: November Is Over… Where Are You? (Ancient Artifax & RSD Black Friday)
Some thoughts on Ancient Artifax, a published book of punk rock memorabilia, and this year’s Black Friday iteration of Record Store Day.
Notes From The Record Room: Election Day Keyboard Runoff…
Pardon my momentary break from music writing to type out some Election Day thoughts.
Notes From The Record Room: Aerial M, Wand, The Armed, The Necks, Divide And Dissolve
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.
From The Headphones — Molchat Doma, Pharmakon, OCS, Buñuel, The Bug
A light review of Molchat Doma's Belaya Polosa, plus a few words about new tracks from Pharmakon, OCS, Buñuel, and The Bug.
What’s (Re)New? — NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, Helmet
New acquaintances and reconnection, I typed out some thoughts regarding recently purchased reissues from NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, and Helmet.
From The Headphones — EP Reviews: Sutras, Anatomy Of The Heads & GOLD
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.
Notes From The Record Room (kind of an August recap) — The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis (Live Review), Aquarius Records Documentary, Can
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Bandcamp Edition — July Entries
This playlist was built from a Bandcamp rabbit hole. Enjoy.