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In the second entry in the mp3 archaeology series, we take a look at Phil Yost’s avant-jazz opus Bent City and the legacy of mp3 blogs and file-sharing … Continue readingMP3 Archaeology Vol. 2: Phil Yost – Bent City
Wake by Animal Ghosts The dream has been an omnipresent motif in indie music – so much so that an entire genre was christened with its ability to inspire the
Continue reading“I’m Still With You In Dreams:” Animal Ghosts – Wake
Musali’s There’s A Body In The Trunk mixtape is a cratedigger’s paradise, with laidback beats constructed around gorgeous jazz and soul samples. The relaxed movement of the instrumentals is the
If you aren’t yet tapped into what KeyDaIntro is doing, here’s another reminder to jump on the bandwagon. The Pittsburgh-based artist has been consistently putting out some of the best
In my previous write-up on A.R. Kane, I discussed some of the groups the duo had influenced, including a few notable Black musicians who followed their dive into the creation
Continue reading“My Butterflies Won’t Go Away”: The Story of Majesty Crush
When talking about artists who had a huge influence on development of indie music, there are several names that come up recurrently. While some legacies are well documented, there are
Continue reading“Going to the Threshold of Creation:” The Story and Legacy of A.R. Kane
In 1991, My Bloody Valentine would release Loveless, one of the most celebrated albums in indie rock history. Nearly 30 years later, it is regarded as the pinnacle of the shoegaze genre, and
Continue readingThe Moccasingaze of Zoon’s Bleached Wavves: Ethereal Sounds and Real Stories
CGI dog talks songwriting, Screamadelica, and overcoming creative setbacks in an interview with HotK. Check it out … Continue readingA Conversation with CGI dog
Listen to Collected Echoes 2004 – 2008 and learn about the significance and beauty of Chuck Person’s ecco jams … Continue readingMore Echoes, More Jams, More Castles in the Sky
A few records from the past year that stood out to me … Continue readingSome Excellent Albums From 2019