Holy Hell: ‘Standards’ is 20 June 24, 2021 A standard reveals a specified level of quality, and is used to measure or model, to compare, to connote. In musical terms, it’s a… Continue Reading
Review: Sam Prekop – “Comma” September 11, 2020 Sam Prekop, he of post-rock acolytes the Sea and Cake and formerly of the esoteric Shrimp Boat, can write a mean, mean song with fluid guitar… Continue Reading
Review: Matmos – “The Consuming Flame: Open Exercises In Group Form” August 27, 2020 Back in October 1939, storied British Prime Minister Winston Churchill offered comments on a BBC radio broadcast, in which he attempted to unwrap the… Continue Reading
Top 50 Records of 2020, So Far (PopMatters) July 8, 2020 My contribution to PopMatters‘ top 50 (so far): Chicago-based cellist Alison Chesley is accustomed to providing the sonic equivalent of accent marks and highlights… Continue Reading
