FLASHBACK: 1959 Fender Esquire Once upon a time, in a land called Rock & Roll, a man known as...
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Record Review: The Funkees
The Funkees Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 Nigeria/London (Soundway Records) “Must-own Afro-funk rock (preferably on double vinyl)” This is a collection of...
Record Review: The Dotted Eyes
The Dotted Eyes Wondering & Worrying Boston, MA (Self-released) “Boston indie pop with spunk and addiction” Boston’s The Dotted Eyes have just released their new LP, Wondering & Worrying -...
Vinyl of the Month: Dog Shredder
VINYL OF THE MONTH DOG SHREDDER Brass Tactics Bellingham, WA (Good to Die Records) “Brutal EP from Washington’s shred-prog-masters” Singer/guitarist Josh Holland wasn’t kidding when he told...
Record Review: Daydream Vacation
Daydream Vacation Dare Seize the Fire Seattle, WA (Self-released) “A Femme Fatale of Sensual Synth-Pop” The debut album from Emerald City duo Daydream Vacation, Dare Seize the Fire, is a colorfully...
Record Review: Butterfly Boucher
Butterfly Boucher Butterfly Boucher Adelaide, Australia (Self-released) “Self determined Aussie pop with catchy hooks” The self-titled album from Australian native Butterfly Boucher is a declaration...
Record Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Aufheben San Francisco, CA (A Recordings Ltd) “Snake charmer rhythms and German flavoring” Aufheben is a German word defined in contradictions, simultaneously meaning...
Record Review: Brendan Hogan
Brendan Hogan SilverQuick Boston, MA (Self-released) “Contemporary folk-blues that’s unafraid to take risks” Flash back to 2009: a New England tastemaker with an inimitable voice debuts his first...
Record Review: Avoxblue
Avoxblue A Place Without Time Boston, MA (Self-released) “Electronic New-Gaze” A Place Without Time is a soundtrack for moving forward while looking wistfully back. Avoxblue’s sound is a...
Record Review: Avalanche City
Avalanche City Love Love Love Auckland, New Zealand (Roadrunner Records) “Delightful sounds of the New Zealand’s shores” Dave Baxter spent many months in a house in New Zealand learning how to...
Record Review: Annalise Emerick
Annalise Emerick Starry-Eyed Boston, MA (Self-released) “Sincere, heartfelt lyrics layered upon intricate arrangements” Annalise Emerick’s debut EP, Starry-Eyed, is one that is reminiscent of other...