Recent Blog Posts
Fursaxa "Alone in the Dark World" review
post a comment | posted May 9
Fursaxa
"Alone in the Dark World"
(ATP Recordings)
Fursaxa is west-philly solo artist, Tara Burke, "Alone in the Dark World" is her 5th release, her second release on All Tomorrow's Parties; label. Fans of Fursaxa include Thurston Moore (who rel...
Jacob Olausson "Moonlight Farm" review
post a comment | posted May 9
Jacob Olausson
"Moonlight Farm"
(De Stijl)
Moonlight farm isn't just the name of the album because he wants to sound dark and hip, he's an actual farmer in Landskrona, Sweden and the album about his years working on the farm. The record is low-b...
Jana Hunter "There's No Home" review
post a comment | posted May 9
Jana Hunter
"There's No Home"
(Revolver/Gnomonsong)
Having a show with Devendra in 2003 led to her being on his Golden Apples on the Sun compilation (best compilation ever, if you haven't heard it...check it out). Ever since then she's been on ...
Not-So-Recent Blog Posts
Sarolta Zalatnay (s/t) review
post a comment | posted May 9
Sarolta Zalatnay
s/t
(B-Music)
1970 was a brand new year when it came to Hungarian pop music. Zalatnay was one of the first pop stars of her time in Hungary. Her and her band were the first ones to introduce this new progressive form of rock m...
Adam Green "Jacket Full of Danger" review
post a comment | posted May 8
(Rough Trade)
Yes, new music for my show. I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw this in the mail. Its of course Adam Green of Moldy Peaches, with another solo album. Antifolk, I love it, I love it. More trash, please.
Play: 4, 1, 2, 1...
Local Band "Stayed Home" review
post a comment | posted May 8
Local Band
Stayed Home
(Self-Released)
Local Wichita band, ironically named Local Band released Stayed Home in September 2006. With friend's like the Embarrassment, it's a sure fact that's where they got their influence. Local Band origi...
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah "Some Loud Thunder" review
post a comment | posted May 8
Clap You Hands Say Yeah
Some Loud Thunder
(Self-Released)
Quite possibly the best did it themselves indie band success story. Some Loud Thunder, the band's sophomore album, is an eclectic combination from catchy pop to spirited experimenta...
The Finches "Human Like a Horse" review
post a comment | posted May 8
The Finches
Human Like a Horse
(Dulc-I-Tone)
Featuring Vetiver cellist Alissa Anderson, Finches is a simple, genuine, mellow folk pop band from San Francisco, CA. Well placed slide guitars and country melodies. Could be compared to a cutesy ve...
Peter, Bjorn and John "Writer's Block" -extended version review
post a comment | posted May 8
Peter, Bjorn and John
Writer's Block
(Almost Gold)
The American release of Writer's Block is finally here (originally released in Sweden). Except this is an extended version including a remixed version of their oh so popularly indie tune "Young ...
Explosions in the Sky "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone" review
post a comment | posted May 8
Explosions in the Sky
All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
(Temporary Residence Ltd.)
Forth album from Austin's first indie instrumental band. This just happens to be a deluxe two disc version featuring a bonus album with remixes by Four Tet, Jesu, A...