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

Top 3 EPs of 2015: #1 – Do I Make You Nervous? by Banoffee

sawdustandgin: I am irrationally afraid of sophomore slump. It doesn’t exist, except in the sense of superstition, which for me breeds from paranoia. I’m not worried about this for myself, but rather for the burgeoning artists that I see making a distinct mark on the music scene. Unfortunately, success is a game of chance. Banoffee released her debut EP last year, and I loved it. … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #1 – Do I Make You Nervous? by Banoffee

Top 3 EPs of 2015: #2 – Headcase by Day Wave

sawdustandgin: Day Wave is likely not a new name for many. According to Hype Machine, Day Wave was the 14th most reblogged artist of the year. During 2015 he dropped a debut EP and also toured with the likes of Blonde Redhead and Albert Hammond Jr. Jackson Phillips released Headcase in July, and it is an indie pop blessing. Surf rock has a new powerful … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #2 – Headcase by Day Wave

Top 3 EPs of 2015: #3 – Future Visions by Favela

sawdustandgin: I learned about favelas, or Brazilian slums, when I saw City of God, and have learned even more by studying the street art scene in Rio. Neither paint a very positive picture of the communities. The EP, “Future Visions” by electronic artist Favela was one of the best of the year and rather than conjure despair, the music is actually quite hopeful.  What brings … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #3 – Future Visions by Favela

Top 3 EPs of 2015: #1 – Do I Make You Nervous? by Banoffee

I am irrationally afraid of sophomore slump. It doesn’t exist, except in the sense of superstition, which for me breeds from paranoia. I’m not worried about this for myself, but rather for the burgeoning artists that I see making a distinct mark on the music scene. Unfortunately, success is a game of chance. Banoffee released her debut EP last year, and I loved it. I … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #1 – Do I Make You Nervous? by Banoffee

Top 3 EPs of 2015: #3 – Future Visions by Favela

I learned about favelas, or Brazilian slums, when I saw City of God, and have learned even more by studying the street art scene in Rio. Neither paint a very positive picture of the communities. The EP, “Future Visions” by electronic artist Favela was one of the best of the year and rather than conjure despair, the music is actually quite hopeful.  What brings hope? … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #3 – Future Visions by Favela