John Mellencamp is probably the person you should blame for this blog. My car rides were awash with folk singers like Peter, Paul, and Mary, James Dean, Raffi, and early rock’n’roll like the Beatles and the Beach Boys (also weird…
Starting 2015 on a gentler note, I found Chastity Brown on the same NPR listicle as Cayetana. Brown’s earthy blues vocals immediately grabbed my attention — the rest of it came later. Brown isn’t shy about blending influences and genres.…
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’…
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…
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…
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
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
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…