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Jon Watts — Clothe Yourself in Righteousness

ByRachel CholstAug 20, 2012

I’m not trying to convert you. But I think listening to Jon Watts’ Quaker hip-hop will convince you that there’s some kind of Spirit out there. Generally, I don’t find religious music all that interesting, although I did write about…

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Hellbound Glory — Old Highs and New Lows

ByRachel CholstAug 17, 2012

I’ve had my ear out for Hellbound Glory ever since Von posted their stuff on Americana Rock Mix. These guys play with wonderful expertise and competence, but that’s not what grabbed me. You see, there are few things you need…

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Furious Frank

ByRachel CholstAug 15, 2012

It’s almost as if someone in Furious Frank saw this blog’s description — as a repository for anything with guitars — and said, “OK. We can do that.”  “Eclectic” is really the operative word here. The band ricochets between folk…

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Good Friend — Good Friend EP

ByRachel CholstAug 13, 2012

Here is a review of a three-song EP. But since Good Friend seems to have all but vanished off the face of the Internet, I’m assuming they won’t mind if it’s a short one. In one sentence: this is worth…

The Damn Choir — You’re My Secret Called Fire

The Damn Choir — You’re My Secret Called Fire

ByRachel CholstAug 10, 2012

Today’s my birthday. I got up at 10:30, made an epic omelet, and then watched Mobile Suit Gundam 00. This is a NO REGRETS lifestyle, you guys. I am also on a kick of husky-voiced men with acoustic guitars. And…