Benjamin Ricci

Finding Your First Song by a Pro

Sometimes, let’s face it: You don’t write the songs. That’s okay; you’re in good company. Even artists who’ve won industry awards for their songs don’t always write all their own material. The myth of the visionary songwriter sitting alone and distilling human...
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Record Review: The Globes

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

The Globes Future Self Seattle/Spokane, WA “Electronically vibrant and edgy” Right out of the gate, The Globes explode, delivering a montage of artistic energy. The songs are punchy, exciting and...

Record Review: Fleeting Trance

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Fleeting Trance Charm Oakland, CA “Entertaining exploration and appreciation of styles” On their third effort, Fleeting Trance explores Americana, folk, punk and reggae.  Experimental without ever...

Record Review: David Bazan

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

David Bazan Strange Negotiations Seattle, WA "Near-perfect fusion of lyrical content and musicianship" More of the same is definitely not a bad thing when it is coming from a songwriter as...

Record Review: Chixdiggit

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Chixdiggit Safeways Here We Come Calgary, AB “Delightfully delirious pop-punk for prom queens” In 1990, Chixdiggit started by selling t-shirts for a fake band who didn't even own instruments. The...

Record Review: Brown Recluse

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Brown Recluse Evening Tapestry Philadelphia, PA “Blissful and syrupy magic that is actually listenable” Since the release of their Soft Skin EP in 2009, Brown Recluse’s music has taken on a more...

Record Review: Abacinate

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Abacinate Genesis Keansburg, NJ “Abacinate (verb) - To blind with red hot metal”   There’s something toxic in New Jersey’s water supply. Not only did it create Snooki, it also spawned...

Telekinesis & The Love Language

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Odd Fellows Hall // Davis, CA // February 22 On an exceptionally freezing Tuesday night in California’s Central Valley, two of today’s most exciting indie rock groups guaranteed to heat things up....