Archive for February, 2009

Titus Andronicus // The Airing of Grievances

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

warbly raw rock, uplifting, guitar driven, youthful, choruses of intoxicated sing-alongs, delicious riffs. belly full of magic, head out the sunroof, burning orange expanse, hurtling down the road.

Here We Go Magic // Here We Go Magic

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

sounds like paul simon on some wonderful acid conducting some essence of the Beatles with a tape machine in a post-apocalyptic desert oasis, lenses flare and flickering and all.  very interesting. very grand.

Cymbals Eat Guitars // Why There Are Mountains

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

guitar-driven, indie rock, dense, rich, ferocious delivery, dynamic, super-intelligent, appropriately grandiose, firey, textured, entirely intentional

Ignatz // III

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

haunting, ethereal, raw, lo-fi, blues, gritty, genuine, guitar textures, moving

Afuche // I Made Dots

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

complex, wonderfully produced, poly-rhythmic, cycling melodies, zappa-esque, energized, fun, abstract, exquisite orchestration

Animal Collective // Merriweather Post Pavillion

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

soul-charging, ethereal, crushing electronic aided rock, unique, pulsing, thrilling, hook-filled, luscious, rich, inspiring, smile-inducing, epic greatness, GO LISTEN NOW!

Unisex Salon @ Mercury Lounge

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Beware of direct eye contact during his performance. His gaze has been known to vaporize the weak, the elderly, and some (not all) pregnant women.
Oh my. This band is something else. Something I’ve never seen before. Burning with energy and riding waves of expressive outbursts, lead singer Kenyon genuinely captivated the entire venue with [...]

David Jewell & Sergio R. Samayoa // Surfing UFO

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

spoken word w. interesting musical accompaniment, moody, honest, unique format, thought-provoking, weird, totally weird, lovely, psychedelic, rarer than a blue apple
There’s not much out there on this album, so this cover links to something these two guys are up to now

“Tixel Pits: Tits in Bits” & “Album One: Little Bits” Bundle

Monday, February 16th, 2009

“Tixel Pits: Tits in Bits” is the 64 page debut volume in a planned series of limited run books. A colorful, slightly risque coffee table book, it employs resolution effects, selective cropping and the beauty of the female body to a fun and provocative end.
If you like the idea, and want to show your support, [...]