Category Archives: audio
Review | Reptar – Body Faucet
Reptar – Orifice Origami Sometime last summer an EP dropped into by inbox. It was called Oblangle Fizz Y’all, and I was intrigued. Sure enough, that weekend was the August Hurricane of 2011 that hit Boston and Oblangle Fizz Y’all … Continue reading
Review | Father John Misty – Fear Fun
Father John Misty – Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings Forget anything you think you know about Josh Tillman. Father John Misty, Tillman’s new project and name under which he released Fear Fun, out today on Sub Pop, is about as far … Continue reading
Mozella – Another You
Mozella – Another You Detroit songstress Mozella (Maureen McDonald) is about to release her new album The Brian Holland Sessions. The sessions was a co-written album with Motown legend Brian Holland who also co-produced the album along with Dave Wilder. … Continue reading
Larcenist – Starless
Larcenist – Starless I’m really excited about Boston’s Larcenist getting back into the studio. They’ve been playing all over the Northeast area for the last year, and now they are bringing “doomfolk” into Q Division studios for a second full … Continue reading
Woody Pines – Long Gone Lost John
Woody Pines – Long Gone Lost John Music has the power to bring you back, to a time period you may have never lived… sure why not? That seems to be exactly what Woody Pines is looking to do. Woody … Continue reading
The Tallest Man on Earth – Graceland (Paul Simon Cover)
I love a good cover, and well I love a good cover of a great song. A special Record Store Day release of “King of Spain,” had been paired with a b-side cover of one of my favorite Paul Simon … Continue reading
New Music | Field Report – Taking Alcatraz
Field Report – Taking Alcatraz The third track to release, I’d say you might want to note Field Report at this point. With an affiliation with Bon Iver (he played pedal steel in Justin Vernon’s old band DeYarmond Edison) … Continue reading
Fiona Apple – Every Single Night
At SXSW last month, Fiona Apple debuted three songs from her long-awaited and feverishly anticipated new album, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw, And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. Welcome Fiona back … Continue reading
Live Review | The Lumineers at Cafe 939
The Lumineers – Ho Hey If you still don’t know who the Lumineers are, let me catch you up. HO! A few years back, lead singer Wesley, and friend Jeremiah abandoned New York City and headed west, settling in Denver. … Continue reading
New Music | Mornin’ Old Sport – Katie
Mornin Old Sport – Katie Mornin’ Old Sport is a group consisting of Berklee College of Music alums Kate Smeal (vocals, strings), Scott Nanos (guitar, bass, keys, strings), and Jeff Price (drums, production engineering) who started their band here in … Continue reading
Video | Casey Black – Little Bit Lonely
I’m happy to get to premiere the video for Casey Black’s “Little Bit Lonely.” ?Casey Black is the Nashville-born, son of songwriter, Charlie Black. The single, “Little Bit Lonely,” appears on his latest record, It Shapes Me As It Goes, … Continue reading
Live Review | Reptar, Quiet Hooves and Dirty Dishes at the Great Scott
photo credit: David McClister Reptar – Orifice Origami The Athens, GA based foursome Reptar has been described as a ‘synth-based pop’, ‘electro funk,’ and ‘experimental dance’ band. But none of these seem to do the band’s sound justice. In live … Continue reading
Review | Horse Feathers – Cynic’s New Year
Horse Feathers – Where I’ll Be Portland, Oregon based folk outfit Horse Feathers released their fourth studio album today, Cynic’s New Year. The quintet has always had all of the pieces to make up a great folk group. The combination … Continue reading
Jonah Tolchin – Criminal Man
Jonah Tolchin – Criminal Man I’ve been listening quite a bit to a musician by the name of Jonah Tolchin, a 19 year old kid that sings songs that are at times quite dazzling. I mention his age because you … Continue reading
These United States – Born Young
These United States – Born Young Today, These United States premiered “Born Young,” a brand new single from their eponymous new album, out on June 12th with United Interests. The track is the second from the album, a rambunctious melting … Continue reading