Sean Caldwell 2/28/25 Sean Caldwell 2/28/25

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.

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 12/18/24 Sean Caldwell 12/18/24

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.

Sean Caldwell 9/7/24 Sean Caldwell 9/7/24

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.

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 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.

Sean Caldwell 4/9/24 Sean Caldwell 4/9/24

Songs Vol. 4/1 - 4/5 — Steph Richards, NAIMA, John Escreet, O ZORN!, Oh Hiroshima, UFOMAMMUT, SUMAC

Week 1 of April: Catching up on some overdue listening. Check out new tracks from Steph Richards, NAIMA, John Escreet, O ZORN!, Oh Hiroshima, UFOMAMMUT, and SUMAC.