Cassandra Complex
Finland by Cassandra Complex Waxtrax Records, 1990 Tracklist/ faves(side one)A. I Believe in Free Everything (Charlie Victor)AA. Let’s Go to Europe(side two)AAA. What Turns You On? (Plastic Mix)B. Fire and ForgetC. Forests The Cassandra complex is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual’s accurate prediction of a crisis is ignored or dismissed. (x) Cassandra Complex is a band with quite a history. For once, this is … Continue reading Cassandra Complex
B.A.L.L.
sngcrate: Period. Another American Lie by B.A.L.L. Shimmy-disc, 1987 Tracklist/ favesA1. All is Sought in ProgressA2. CavemanA3. Ballad of Little RichardA4. The King Will Never DieA5. Skull and CrossA6. Bastard Baby BoyA7. No SongA8. AlwaysA9. Favorite DayA10. My T.V. is BrokeA11. The FrenchB1. I Can Never SayB2. Billy and the CometsB3. Black SpringB4. Treasure IslandB5. Fuck the LawB6. St. Vitus DanceB7. In the WoodsB8. Theme … Continue reading B.A.L.L.
iheartmoosiq: Though Syd Arthur hails from Canterbury in the UK, the sheer sweeping grandeur of the band’s new song, Sun Rays, seems a perfect fit for today’s holiday here in the US. Sun Rays is a brightly soaring anthem from a rising psychedelic rock band who’ve toured with the likes of White Denim, The Strokes, Paul Weller, and more. The single’s radiant polish glistens brilliantly, … Continue reading
A few years ago, I discovered (in my inbox) a delicate gem called “Hours Gone By” by Kathleen Mary Lee. Finally, nearly two years later, this Melbourne-based songwriter has new EP- listen to the title track above. Give it a listen in full on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
An only subtly heartbreaking number. Source: SoundCloud / M. T. Hadley Continue reading
Alert this ship’s captain: “I’m over youI’m overbored [sic]I’m surrounded by people who were hoping for moreAh ah ah ah” Source: SoundCloud / babygirlband Continue reading
Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. Last night, the Hard Rock in Hollywood was packed for a very special free Grouplove performance. Celebrating their forthcoming album Big Mess, the performance was part of The Encore Live, which is Live Nation TV and Hard Rock’s new program celebrating the encore as an art form. In my experience, the encore is … Continue reading Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. You can pretty much sell me on any music that utilizes a banjo. I have regular arguments with my mother about the third Mumford & Sons album, in which they decided to ditch the glorious instrument; she thinks removing it made them sound more modern, but my retort is that any music can sound as modern or dated as … Continue reading Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
B.A.L.L.
Period. Another American Lie by B.A.L.L. Shimmy-disc, 1987 Tracklist/ favesA1. All is Sought in ProgressA2. CavemanA3. Ballad of Little RichardA4. The King Will Never DieA5. Skull and CrossA6. Bastard Baby BoyA7. No SongA8. AlwaysA9. Favorite DayA10. My T.V. is BrokeA11. The FrenchB1. I Can Never SayB2. Billy and the CometsB3. Black SpringB4. Treasure IslandB5. Fuck the LawB6. St. Vitus DanceB7. In the WoodsB8. Theme B.A.L.L. … Continue reading B.A.L.L.
rtt: Andy Shauf- The Worst In You Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 