Review: Watchers – “Dune Phase” February 10, 2008 The band hails from Chicago, the label’s in New Jersey, and the record’s title is a reference to a stretch of land in northern… Continue Reading
Review: Jad Fair and Jason Willett – “Superfine” February 10, 2008 Though I may very well end up in some lesser indie rock hell for suggesting it, the latest offering from Mr. Jad Fair… Continue Reading
Review: Various Artists – “Sweet Records Presents: Soul Is Never Discouraged” February 10, 2008 The liner notes that accompany the Sweet Records compilation Soul is Never Discouraged have a kind of rebellious spirit to them that could get… Continue Reading
Review: Various Artists – “If You’re Frightened of Dying” February 10, 2008 The staccato stops and starts and shifting time signatures of Rescue’s album-opening “Like Spaceships” can be pretty addictive, but Rec Records’ 20-band comp If… Continue Reading
Review: Zongamin – S/T February 9, 2008 Though the critics will smirk when comparing Japan’s Zongamin to Godzilla, if the ensemble were reptilian in any way, it would be more accurate… Continue Reading
Review: Manta Ray – Torres de Electricidad February 9, 2008 Spain’s answer to Fugazi offers an energetic 10-song disc that seems to lash out in a hundred different directions at once. Listeners, as a… Continue Reading
Review: Decembers Architects – “Apiary Ennui & Curiosas the Brew Shakes” February 9, 2008 This hyperactive 12-track outing has its moments but making it from start to finish can feel like stuttering through conversation with someone on speed…. Continue Reading
Review: Circles – “When the Big River Floods” February 9, 2008 Free jazz meets garage rock. In short order, bluesy guitar riffs stumble along, drums skirt around a verse or two and singer/songwriter Nick Millevoi… Continue Reading
Review: Zykos – S/T February 9, 2008 Only 18 months after the release of Comedy Horn, its often-stunning debut, Zykos has not only managed to pull together another breathtaking full-length collection… Continue Reading
Profile: The Vanities (2006) February 9, 2008 Everything is dark and cast in shadow and then — just as spotlights drench The Stone Pony in a smoky, blood-red light — sound… Continue Reading
