Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

The Sometimes Boys — Fire and Ice

I hesitate to use the word “experimental” when it comes to music. To me, “experimental” means a bunch of people noodling around on their instruments while ignoring silly concepts of Western music like “melody” and “keys.” I guess it’s because…

FREE MUSIC: Fire Mountain

You’ve heard this music before.  But as you focus on the lyrics, you realize you actually don’t know the song at all. That’s the impression I get from listening to Fire Mountain, anyway. This Alabama-based band has taken the best…

FREE MUSIC: Jinx Removing

I’m not well-versed enough in my punk rock to give you a detailed description of Jinx Removing’s style, but I can describe it one word: fun. Some of the songs on this EP, like “Johnny Depp Was Our Friend,” are…

Herman Put Down the Gun — EP

Sonia Tetlow just released a few songs from one of her previous (or should I say latent?) projects, Herman Put Down the Gun. And you should listen to it. Not only does the cover conveniently match the color palate on…