The Vacant Lots – ‘Departure’ (2014)
A years ago that the hazy psychedelic meanderings of The Vacant Lots first crossed my radar ... they were then supporting Spectrum [Pete Kember, late of Spacemen 3],...
Reviews
Spanky and Our Gang – The Complete Mercury Singles (2014) review
Spanky and Our Gang "The Complete Mercury Singles" (Real Gone Music, 2014) It’s impossible not to think of The Mamas and...
Cheval Sombre – ‘It’s Not Time’ / ‘It’s a Shame’ (2014)
When I was a child, I’d spend the day sitting in the afternoon sun on the floor in front of my tiny Tinker Piano, creating dreamscapes, and songs...
Ephera – Navi (2014) review
Ephere "Navi" (2014) http://ephera.bandcamp.com Navi, the new album from the prolific electronic beat wizards Ephera has taken a decidedly remarkable turn ... seeming to be guided by a...
Dom Mariani & The Majestic Kelp – Turn Up The Sun (2014) review
Dom Mariani & The Majestic Kelp "Turn Up The Sun" (Head Records/Spider Music, 2014) As if Dom Mariani hadn’t already worn enough hats between his membership...
HSY – HSY (2014) review
HSY "HSY" (7" EP) (Buzz Records. 2014) http://buzzrecordsto.bandcamp.com/album/hsy-ep Holy fuck Toronto must have their water supply spiked with some powerful chemicals because that is the only explanation for...
Mojave 3 – Excuses for Travellers (2000) review
Mojave 3 "Excuses for Travellers" (4AD, 2000) Many reviewers have dismissed this gem with a wave of their hand, saying that in 2000 there were just too many...
Gruff Rhys – American Interior (2014) review
Gruff Rhys "American Interior" (Turnstile Records, 2014) This outing follows a long and time honored tradition of creative musical writing and lyrical interplay, going back as far as...
The Allah-Las – Worship the Sun (2014) review
The Allah-Las "Worship the Sun" (Innovative Leisure, 2014) The Allah-Las’ self-titled debut from 2012 is an instantly likable album with about a half dozen standout tracks. Between the...
Seasurfer – “Dive In” (Saint Marie, 2014)
Seasurfer – “Dive In” (Saint Marie, 2014) Is the world ready for Dreampunk? This German trio hopes so, and their debut long player introduces us to the latest...