What’s (Re)New?: KoenjiHyakkei, Unrest, Dome
More of a journal entry than a review, I’m spotlighting some reissues I recently acquired by Koenji Hyakkei, Unrest, and Dome (Wire’s Graham Lewis and Bruce Gilbert).
Show Notes: “There’s only one more we can play that… the three of us know” — FACS at Johnny Brenda’s, 4/8/25
A few words about Long Spells, Jeff Zeigler, and FACS, who performed at Johnny Brenda’s on 4/8/25.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: March Playlist
The third month of 2025 is behind us and the latest playlist is up! Check out tracks by Bruit ≤, Pyres, NOISEPICKER, mclusky, L.A. Witch, Eiko Ishibashi, Divide And Dissolve, AMENRA, CHIME OBLIVION, loscil and more.
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.