Category Archives: Music
Help a PIAS Label
For those who haven’t heard, the Sony warehouse holding much of the yet-to-be distributed stock for PIAS distribution customers in the UK was burned last night. The story is here. This affects many independent labels from around the world, and … Continue reading
Throwing Muses – Season Sessions
Part of redesigning the blog was a commitment to using it more. I’m working on some writing that will come later this week, but I also want to start posting more design and art stuff. Who doesn’t like pictures? These … Continue reading
My Favorite Song. Ever.
My friend John IM’ed a few weeks ago. He told me to check out a dude named Benji Hughes. He even sent a few tracks. First was ‘Tight T Shirt,’ a fun kind of great song that reminded me of … Continue reading
Onesheetery
I know I write about Xiu Xiu too much. I promise this is the last time I’ll hammer on about their new record, Dear God, I Hate Myself. But Jamie and company have made something really wonderful in this album. … Continue reading
2 EPs: Superhumanoids and Man Woman Child
Both of these free EPs are amazing, recently released, and available for free download. The first, Contemporary Individual by LA’s Superhumanoids, is a two song release. The title track feels like it belongs in a bright scene from Twin Peaks, … Continue reading
Best (Macrobiotic) Albums of 2009
Every year you see dozens of best-of lists all essentially mirroring each other. That’s fine, I guess, but looking through my favorites for the year I realized that I’ve either got shit taste or there’s room for a few more … Continue reading