I get a lot of emails everyday, not all music related though Somasu eventually stood out to me because of the artist’s honesty about both his mental health issues and the subjects of his songs. Both of which I personally… Continue reading "Somasu “8 years a” EP shines a light on isolation"
Awhile back, I reviewed an album by Himmel called “A Long Cold Winter”, featuring Lola de Hanna’s vocals. Here’s a little bio from her from BandCamp: Born in Greece, Lola came to NY to study psychology and followed the dream of writing,… Continue reading "TRACK: Lola de Hanna “Falling (where’s the ground)?”"
A lot has been happening in the news with the Corona Virus pandemic wiping out people all over the world. I’d already stopped working at the end of January, so my life hasn’t changed much and I normally self-isolate –… Continue reading "I love Discogs! + Quarantine life and cat health"
Exciting new festival announcement from Goldenvoice today! Saturday, May 2 | The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park View this in your browser Cruel World Festival Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie, Devo + many more Saturday, May 2 / The Grounds at Dignity… Continue reading "Cruel World Festival ft. Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie, Echo & the Bunnymen on Saturday, May 2"
I’ve been fortunate enough to have seen Gang of Four in 2008 for the Download Festival in Los Angeles at Universal Ampitheater and the El Rey in 2015. Their name has always been closely tied with other post-punk bands I’ve… Continue reading "R.I.P. Andy Gill (Jan 1, 1956-Feb 1, 2020): guitarist/producer of Gang of Four"
Though I’m not a huge holiday person, but I’ve always had fond memories of Christmas despite them not entirely being the best times for me or my family. My playlist is mostly taken from my iTunes (or whatever Apple calls… Continue reading "Super Rad Playlist: Songs from Christmas past"
Soon after Peter Murphy had a severe heart attack and surgery requiring 2 stents put in, Bauhaus shocked the music world with news of a reunion show on November 3rd – which immediately sold out. They added a 2nd show… Continue reading "Bauhaus resurrected at the Palladium on November 3rd/4th, 2019"
XTC co-frontman Colin Moulding and original XTC drummer Terry Chambers have announced their new TC&I album ‘Naked Flames: Live at Swindon Arts Centre’, which will be released on CD via Burning Shed. Ahead of this, they offer a taste with the track ‘Wonderland’. I haven’t posted about music or even… Continue reading "TC&I ‘Naked Flames: Live at Swindon Arts Centre’ w/XTC’s Colin Moulding & Terry Chambers – new album!"
It has been awhile since I did a proper review of a BRMC gig, and this is probably not enough of one to truly appreciate them. Oh well, an unusual 40 minute set for a crowd that may have largely… Continue reading "BRMC kill Surf City Blitz in Huntington Beach, CA"
It has been awhile since I did a proper review of a BRMC gig, and this is probably not enough of one to truly appreciate them. Oh well, an unusual 40 minute set for a crowd that may have largely… Continue reading "BRMC kill Surf City Blitz in Huntington Beach, CA"
