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Sometimes you’ve got to look back several decades to discover fresh “new” music. And this week, Christopher Long stumbles accidentally upon a true vinyl treasure — a clean copy of Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, the critically acclaimed 1968 sophomore set from Laura Nyro — for only three bucks!
Episode 006 is a live review of new music by Aldous Harding, Suki Waterhouse, Destroyer, and Earth From The Moon. Catch it while it’s hot!
Indulgence (Desperate Spirits). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Technicolor (MonoMundo). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Touch/Are You Alone (Bigmac Records). Review by Stacey Zering.
Before the Dawn. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Uses For Humans . Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Unrepentant Geraldines (Mercury Classics). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Matthew Moyer unveils the secrets of this month’s 45 Grave.
May Terry awakens from a synth-pop slumber to enjoy the off-the-beaten path music of Sasha Siem at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC.
Banga (Columbia). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Gemma Ray slams one clever cultural retro-reference into another, all the while wielding her harmonies alongside the tones from her Gretsch – deliciously awry. At least that’s how May Terry hears it.
Zola Jesus creates a surreal and magical concert experience, Jen Cray learned at the songstress’ first ever Orlando date.
Conantus (Sacred Bones). Review by Jen Cray.
The Glitter End (Critical Heights ). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Grown Unknown (Jagjaguwar ). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Check Yo Ponytail Mixtape. Review by Carl F Gauze.
Songs for Other People (Holidays for Quince). Review by James Mann.
Innundir Skinni (One Little Indian). Review by Carl F Gauze.
No Snare (K Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.