Single Premiere — “Isochronism” by Forty Feet Tall
“Isochronism,” the new single and video from Portland garage-psych quartet, Forty Feet Tall, premieres today.
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.
Gotta Read The Labels: Nefarious Industries — NEF100: Burn After Hearing
Celebrating its 100th catalog release, Nefarious Industries has issued a compilation of new material from selected artists/bands from its roster titled NEF100: Burn After Hearing.
Notes From The Record Room: Melt-Banana (Live), Butthole Surfers, Osees, Fucked Up, SSD
Playing witness and listener, some thoughts on a recent live event and other music-related goings on which include a teaser for a Butthole Surfers documentary, new singles, and an upcoming SSD reissue.
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.
The Jesus Lizard: “Hide And Seek”
“Hide And Seek” is the first single from a new album by The Jesus Lizard.
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.
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for March 2024
March’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Notes From The Record Room: Ipecac Celebrates 25 Years of Making People Sick
Ipecac Recordings, the indie label founded and run by Greg Werckman and Mike Patton, blew out 25 candles on April 1st. Fantômas reissues are slated for 5/17.
Notes From The Record Room: Black Flag’s My War at 40
Black Flag’s polarizing second LP, My War, was released on March of 1984, celebrating 40 years. For better or for worse, some thoughts were typed out.
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
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
Music and Updates — Poetry Edition: Frances Chang, Erika Angell, Sunburned Hand of the Man
Poetry-leaning singles from Frances Chang, Erika Angell, and Sunburned Hand of the Man.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for January 2024
January’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Moor Mother: “Guilty” (feat. Lonnie Holley, Raia Was & Mary Lattimore)
Camae Ayew, (a.k.a. Moor Mother), is releasing a new album titled The Great Bailout, which will be out via ANTI- on 3/8/24. “Guilty” is a new track from the album.