by Sean Passmore | Apr 13, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Wavves What: King Of The Beach Where: San Diego, California, USA Why: Centered around lead singer, guitarist, songwriter Nathan Williams, this Spin Magazine, A.V. Club, Pitchfork, Paste approved San Diego surf-punk band has released 7 albums and numerous singles...
by Sean Passmore | Apr 13, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Big Stick What: Drag Racing/Hell on Earth 7″ Where: New York, New York, USA Why: In the vibrant music scene of 1985 New York City, a bold and unconventional musical duo emerged, capturing the heart of legendary BBC DJ John Peel with their indescribable, head...
by Sean Passmore | Apr 11, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Velvet Starlings What: Pacific Standard Time Where: Los Angeles, California, USA Why: Early twenty’s 60s revivalist guitar slinger Christian Gisborne leads the festivities on this, the third Velvet Starlings album in four years. Released on Lemon Sun...
by Sean Passmore | Apr 7, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Ariel Pink What: Dedicated To Bobby Jameson Where: Los Angeles, California via Santa Clarita, California via Beverlywood, Los Angeles, California via Mexico City via Louisiana via Los Angeles, California, USA Why: When first hearing this album, one cannot help...
by Sean Passmore | Apr 7, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Bobby Jameson as Chris Lucey What: Songs Of Protest And Anti Protest Where: San Luis Obispo County, California via Hollywood, California via Glendale, California via Tucson, Arizona via Geneva, Illinois, USA Why: In the depths of musical obscurity lies the story...
by Sean Passmore | Mar 29, 2024 | Album of the Week, Blog
Who: Chris Ducey What: Songs Of Protest And Anti Protest Where: Los Angeles, California, USA Why: Two albums titled “Songs Of Protest And Anti Protest”, released nearly 50 years apart, have caused quite a bit of controversy and confusion since being...