Quatorze Pièces de Menace starts with near perfect treatise explaining a term like “dark jazz” to the masses. This 20-plus minute opus tracks a slow-build progression from dark ambience to slow industrial clang, to Birth of the Cool–era Miles Davis cool jazz, to swells of post-rock guitars and swathes of noise. … read more
Review: Dave Hause – Devour
The Loved One’s current and Paint It Black’s former guitarist has also been putting out solo material since his stint performing on the PIB 2009 revival tour. It’s obvious that Hause knows how to create a large scope with his songs since each of them are emotional epics that tell Americana-type stories. … read more
Review: Cymbals – The Age of Fracture
Care was taken with each track on the Cymbals’ progressive new album. From start to finish, Jack Cleverly’s (singer/guitarist) thought process can be felt in this non-concept-like album. … read more
Review: Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla – 7 Days Of Funk
Snoop does his best to channel Funk legend Bootsy Collins, aka Bootzilla, but he’s a better rapper than crooner—unlike Dam, who brings a funk prowess when he vocalizes, which doesn’t happen enough on the album. I certainly dig 7 Days Of Funk, but it’s more of a novelty record than a classic. … read more
Review: Damaged Bug – Hubba Bubba
How do you re-invent yourself as a musician when your psych-garage band has gained a cult following and released a prolific amount of material in a short amount of time? From sleepy analog tracks to the bouncy synth pop of “Eggs At Night,” Dwyer takes us on a trip that claims no allegiance to the past or present, but looks to the future. … read more
Review: Damien Jurado – Brothers and Sisters of Eternal Son
Haunting melodies fill Seattleman Damien Jurado’s newest indie rock album, Brothers and Sisters of Eternal Son, in nearly every track. Jurado crafted a musical atmosphere that feels dream-like and almost eerie. … read more
Review: David Novick – Your Sister’s Hand
If ever you find yourself on a meditation retreat in a forest, you might end up listening to this album. Novick’s mixture of acoustic and electric guitars is delivered in a relaxing, soothing way, with Spanish-style plucking and soft hums, especially during “Until You Show.” … read more
Review: Curtis Harding – Soul Power
If I were a betting man, I’d wager everything I’ve got that Allen Toussaint’s Southern Nights is Curtis Harding’s favorite record. It’s a good favorite to have, too. (This review prompted me to spend the weekend listening to it). … read more
Review: David Lynch – Eraserhead: Original Soundtrack Recording
Eraserhead: Original Soundtrack Recording = The Elephant Man + Twin Peaks – Dune … read more
Review: Dawnbringer – Night of The Hammer
Dawnbringer = High Spirits / Slough Feg … read more
Review: Darius Koski – Sisu
Darius Koski = Neil Young + Nick Cave + John Doe … read more
Review: Damien Dubrovnik – Vegas Fountain
Damien Dubrovnik = Wolf Eyes + Whitehouse … read more
