January, oh January. What a lovely month. For connoisseurs that is. Could the latest Carlton Melton serve as an ideal soundtrack to the winter blues? Let’s dig in. Continue reading
Tag Archives: California
Duster – Together
Here is a piece of unsolicited advice: don’t wait 20 years to get hooked on this band. The time is now. Continue reading
Mr. Bungle – The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo
Eureka! Mr. Bungle is back! We know, it’s not the perfect time to talk about Easter Bunnies while everybody is decorating trees. But when Mike Patton and friends return after 21 years with a re-recording of their 1986 obscure cassette demo we gladly make an exception. Continue reading
Damien Jurado – In the Shape of a Storm
My listening advice for the latest Damien Jurado is to wait until dark, pour in a deep glass of your finest, take a first sip and then put on In the Shape of a Storm. Continue reading
Kevin Morby – City Music
Close your eyes. Imagine being on your way to work, standing in a ram-packed train… oh right I forgot you don’t need your imagination for that. It’s part of your daily routine. Although you would be wise to close your eyes every now and then and listen to Kevin Morby who made some nice music to commute by. Continue reading
Jay Som – Everybody Works
Melina Duterte has a clear message for you: Don’t worry. R-E-L-A-X, we are going to be OK. Continue reading
Little Wings – Explains
Kyle Field, frontman of Little Wings, is what you might call a postmodern balladeer of rural and urban landscapes. California’s wonderful natural surroundings, youth culture and the big city congestions issues were a source of inspiration for his hymns. Only somewhere during the course of time he expanded his horizon and started residing in landscapes of half truths. Luckily this was just the right place to bring together his fragile poetry and wobbly folk pop. Continue reading
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