Sean Caldwell 1/20/25 Sean Caldwell 1/20/25

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

Sean Caldwell 1/12/25 Sean Caldwell 1/12/25

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.

Sean Caldwell 9/23/24 Sean Caldwell 9/23/24

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.

Sean Caldwell 9/16/24 Sean Caldwell 9/16/24

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.

Sean Caldwell 9/6/24 Sean Caldwell 9/6/24

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.

Sean Caldwell 7/19/24 Sean Caldwell 7/19/24

Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Bandcamp Edition — July Entries

This playlist was built from a Bandcamp rabbit hole. Enjoy.

Sean Caldwell 7/7/24 Sean Caldwell 7/7/24

From The Headphones — The Red Scare, Daniel Carter / Telepathic Band, The Mercury Impulse, Moiii

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.

Sean Caldwell 6/30/24 Sean Caldwell 6/30/24

Notes From The Record Room: Halfway To The Finish Line (or, How’s 2024 Looking?)

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.

Sean Caldwell 6/9/24 Sean Caldwell 6/9/24

Buys & Receipt: The Legend of ABM by Angry Blackmen

A few words about The Legend Of ABM, full-length debut by experimental hip-hop duo, Angry Blackmen.

Sean Caldwell 5/30/24 Sean Caldwell 5/30/24

From The Headphones — Six Organs Of Admittance, Beak>, Belong, Bangladeafy, Thou

Last week of May: A review of Time Is Glass by Six Organs Of Admittance, a few words about >>>> by Beak>, two new tracks from Belong’s upcoming Realistic IX, a track from Bangladeafy’s Vulture album, and a video stream of Thou’s Umbilical.

Sean Caldwell 4/16/24 Sean Caldwell 4/16/24

Songs Vol. 4/8 - 4/12 — Jim White, Mandy Indiana, Cola, Eiko Ishibashi, Russian Baths, Thou, The Antikaroshi

Week 2 of April: More catching up on some overdue listening. Hear some new sounds by Jim White, Mandy-Indiana, Cola, Eiko Ishibashi, Russian Baths, Thou, and The Antikaroshi.