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.
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Bandcamp Edition — July Entries
This playlist was built from a Bandcamp rabbit hole. Enjoy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for March 2024
March’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Songs Vol. 2/XX - 2/XX — Couch Slut, Josh Johnson, Keegan Powell, METZ, Joy Guidry, Clarion Void
Catching up on tracks for the month of February: Couch Slut, Josh Johnson, Keegan Powell, METZ, Joy Guidry, and Clarion Void
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for January 2024
January’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Songs Vol. 1/15 - 1/19 — VR Sex, Trash Fiasco, Lime Garden, Tomato Flower, The Body & Dis Fig
Heard a few singles this week: VR Sex, Trash Fiasco, Lime Garden, Tomato Flower, and The Body & Dis Fig.
Music and Updates (1/8 - 1/12) — Phill Niblock, Ben Richter, TUTUPATU, Gouge Away, Pissed Jeans, Astrid Sonne
Some music-related updates for the week of 1/8-1/12. Featured are Phill Niblock, Ben Richter, TUTUPATU, Gouge Away, Pissed Jeans, and Astrid Sonne.
Today’s Music & Updates — nehan, Swans, Lilac Angel
Some music-related updates for Friday, 1/5. Featured are nehan, Swans, and Lilac Angel.
What’s (Re)New?Favorite Reissues of 2023
This is a list of my favorite reissue / anthology releases of 2023.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for October 2023
October’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Just Another Ambient Monday — Streams Of Consciousness, RITUAL / HABIT / CEREMONY, Justin Walter
Some ambient selections to begin the new week.
KLAR!80 - Ein Kassettenlabel aus Düsseldorf 1980-1982
KLAR!80 - Ein Kassettenlabel aus Düsseldorf 1980-1982 is a compilation named for Rainer Rabowski’s KLAR!80 cassette label (and Düsseldorf-located store) whose two-year lifespan produced a fascinating trove of analog-soaked electronics, crudely structured loops, thudding grooves, and ambient noise.
Buys & Receipt: Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig (ZickZack Sommerhits 81)
Last Friday evening, I dropped my stylus into the grooves of Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig (ZickZack Sommerhits 81), a compilation featuring German New Wave, Industrial, Synth and other experimental goodness.