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: Playlist for March 2024
March’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Shoo-Fly Pie at the Bar: J. Robbins (band) at Johnny Brenda’s, 2/23/24
Show notes: Bitter Branches and J. Robbins (band) at Johnny Brenda’s, 2/23/24
Notes From The Record Room: 1/16 — Tuesday morning at 10:06AM (or, check out Eva Novoa, Erika Angell, Sensor Ghost)
Tuesday morning in the record room with sounds provided by Eva Novoa, Erika Angell, and Sensor Ghost.
Buys & Receipt: Minor Threat’s Out Of Step Outtakes
A few thoughts on the Out Of Step Outtakes 7”, which features three previously unreleased tracks recorded by the 5-piece iteration of Minor Threat.
What's (Re)New?: Beauty Pill's Blue Period — A Few Words From A Grateful Fan
When I listened to The Unsustainable Lifestyle and 2003's You Are Right To Be Afraid EP, both of which were mined for Beauty Pill’s Blue Period compilation/reissue, my appreciation for music styles and genres was bolstered, the art-pop sensibilities and thoughtful arrangements of both releases noticeably smart but neither alienating nor pretentious.