Top 10 of 2014
This was a hard list to make, great year for music, blah blah blah 10. Nudie — Remember This This was the first album of 2014 that I fell for. Nudie combines the driest of wits with good old, dirt-kickin’…
Round Eye — Full Circle
I thought I’d end 2014 on a fun/loud note. My work with Guiguisuisui has opened up a whole new world of Chinese expat punk. A lot of it is a bit too crazy for my taste, but Round Eye (could…
Cayetana — Nervous Like Me
Just out of curiosity, I looked to see when I began this blog — I knew it was sometime in December. It turns out the third anniversary of this blog has already come and gone (on the 7th.) Thanks for…
LA Salami — Day to Day (For 6 Days a Week)
I’ve made it pretty clear what I think of LA Salami in the past. Here’s a quiet meditation for your Friday afternoon. LA Salami — Official, Facebook, Camouflage Recordings
Todd Kessler — Exactly Where I Should Be
I’m taking a quick writing break. In the meantime, check out Todd Kessler’s latest pop folk masterpiece, “Exactly Where I Should Be.” At has a little more edge than his more recent work. Todd Kessler — Official, Facebook, Bandcamp
Kitten Forever — Pressure, The Vinyl Records — Ready Set Go
Let’s end the year with a fuckton of punk. Specifically, punk by lady-identified humans. First up is Kitten Forever, a Minneapolis-based trio that brings a whole ton of piss and vinegar. I initially listened to the album in September and…
Tapes & Tubes — Moon & Stars
If you’re like me around the holidays, you tend to get reflective and maybe a little broody. I thought Tapes & Tubes’ (nee Austin Potter) music would be appropriate for the mood. He released a full album last summer, but…
The Show Ponies — Run For Your Life
The Show Ponies are back in the saddle with their new EP. It’s more of the same. As in, 5 more high-energy, witty songs that make you feel feels. I know this is a short review, but only because there…