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.
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.
Single Premiere — “Isochronism” by Forty Feet Tall
“Isochronism,” the new single and video from Portland garage-psych quartet, Forty Feet Tall, premieres today.
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.
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
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.
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.
This Week’s Listening: RITUAL/HABIT/CEREMONY, Mint Field, BLACK TO COMM, Off World, SLIFT, Tashi Dorji
I had a few thoughts on the new album by RITUAL/HABIT/CEREMONY and some tracks by Mint Field, BLACK TO COMM, Off World, SLIFT, and Tashi Dorji.
What’s (Re)New? — Duster, Julee Cruise, Tom Waits
Spent the week listening to some newly acquired and reissued LPs by Duster, Julee Cruise, and Tom Waits.