Releasing his first record on the Drag City imprint, TY SEGALL unleashes what is officially his fifth full length album to the masses. Now at this point we can only hope he keeps doing what he does best, which means we don’t have anything to worry about. Continue reading “Ty Segall – Goodbye Bread”
Released by Sacred Bones only last year, the one-man bedroom-band NICE FACE created this dreadful and increasingly abrasive LP. Sadly it’s too late now, but this collection of songs easily would have cracked our “top” lists of 2010 with a commendable position. Continue reading “Nice Face – Immer Etwas”
Last week we had the pleasure of catching MAZES on their first tour of the United States in Philadelphia. They put on a memorable performance while opening up for White Denim and shortly after their set I felt obliged to pick up their LP “A Thousand Heys” from FatCat Records. Continue reading “Mazes – A Thousand Heys”
Released by the Drag City label is a pair of 7″ records featuring the single “I Can’t Feel It” from the new TY SEGALL album “Goodbye Bread”, each backed with a non-album B-side on different color vinyl. Continue reading “Ty Segall – I Can’t Feel It 7″”
The third vinyl offering from Mr. CHARLES ALBRIGHT comes from Permanent Records in Chicago. This gives us an early taste on how his debut full length should sound, which is due this coming Fall. Continue reading “Charles Albright – Weight 7″”
Who?: White Denim with Mazes and the Static Jacks
Where?: Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, PA
When?: June 22nd, 2011
It’s hard to begin this one because I don’t even know where to start. My thoughts were thrown on an emotional roller coaster as WHITE DENIM were in town last night and the vibes of curiosity filled the air. For anybody who had never seen White Denim, it had been at least over a year since their last stop in Philadelphia. In other words, this show was long overdue and GOD DAMN did they make up for their missed time. Nobody in attendance went home upset and to anybody that didn’t show, I’m upset with you. To my friend who went home in the midst of the night (yes, I’m singling you out), I do not approve to say the absolute least. Continue reading “White Denim w/ Mazes Live in Philadelphia (06/22/11)”
Led by Andy Davenhall and Christian Fulghum (who co-founded Sister Psychic), they now make up the four piece band THE DIVING BELL. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, this is both the first release from Fin Records and the Diving Bell. Continue reading “The Diving Bell – Shooting Star, Falling 7″”
Denmark’s latest musical sensation ICEAGE release their debut album “New Brigade” to much praise and throughout summer they will make first-time appearances in many cities across the United States. Continue reading “Iceage – New Brigade”
Coming from the Tic Tac Totally label is a brand new 7″ from OBN III’S, a five-piece and ass kicking group of misfits who play by no rules from Austin, Texas. Continue reading “OBN III’s – Mark on You 7″”
Our friends BOZMO from Boston unleash their debut album “Hosanna in the Highest”, released in cassette format just in time for the summer months. Continue reading “Bozmo – Hosanna in the Highest”
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