This is an excellent record from the early years of the current 2.0 version of the band with Jyonson Tsu on vocals. It’s mostly new improvisations and studio productions, aside from an acoustic La Novia (ft old vocals and probably other old samples) which closes the […]
The Observatory is one of the finest experimental rock bands in the world. On 2014s Oscilla the group really leans into the krautrock aspect of their sound while still defying easy categorization and genre norms. The Singapore based on group consists of master percussionist Cheryl Ong, synth/keys player Yuen Chee Wai and guitarist Dharma, here joined […]
This is one of my favorite Acid Mothers Temple albums and I think one of their finest overall. Benzaiten is largely a cover/reinterpretation of the 1976 album of the same name by Osamu Kitajima. Benzaiten (1976) is one of the earliest and most successful records to merge Western psychedelic/progressive rock and folk influences
I’m typically against making predictions about my favorite album of a given year when there’s still a good bit of time left, but I may just have to break my rule in this case. I simply cannot put this one down. Organic electronic, a supple, vibrant […]
A self produced and self released album by tireless jazz/psych/surf duo Mattson 2. They bring a lot of interesting stuff into the mix here- influences from South American popular music, new production skills from their close work with Toro Y Moi, the sounds of the LA […]
The Twins of Evil tour will see Boris focusing on 2002s “Heavy Rocks” to coincide with the records new reissue. The Melvins set will highlight 1991s Bullhead. 8/24/2023Los Angeles, CABelasco Theater 8/25/2023Pomona, CAThe Glass House 8/26/2023Fresno, CAStrummer’s 8/27/2023San Francisco, CAGreat American Music Hall 8/28/2023San Francisco, CAGreat […]
Barry Walkers most recent solo work and his most energetic and busy as well. You might know him for his ambient records or as a player in Rose City Band. He plays several string instruments but is most known for his pedal steel and on Shoulda […]