The more Belle and Sebastian side projects I hear, the more I realize how tremendously deep this Scottish pool of talent is. The Gentle Waves — “featuring players from Belle and Sebastian,” proclaims the sticker — certainly live up to their name, with vocalist Bel’s lullaby voice softly rippling like the wind through a wheat field. Soft instrumental touches flesh out these subtle and gently bemused songs.
The Cave of Winds (Pyroclastic Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Arrow Video delivers Mario Bava’s final film, Shock on Blu-ray.
Steve Stav recalls an American pioneer, Don Wilson of The Ventures.
Witst noch dat d’r near wie (Makkum Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Spade bit to the head of nude woman, in the bathtub. That’s all you really need to know on this creepy variant of “Clue.”
A Flower From Behind (Park the Van). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Discrimination lasts longer than a mans lifetime in this black and white comedy.
Plus 1 Athens: Show Flyers from an Legendary Scene reproduces over 150 Athens, Georgia band flyers in a beautifully designed book.
This is less of an album and more of an aural sketchbook and diary. It is fas…
One Of These Days (Landsleit Records). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Contrary to popular belief, just because a person is "Native American" doesn’…
Down and dirty with Global Underground mainstay Nick Warren. Dan Stapleton mixes it up short and sweet.
Undivided Heart and Soul (New West Records). Review by Lee Ann Leach.
Let The Bloody Moon Rise (Nervous Kid Records). Review by Andrew Ellis.
I’m An Athlete (Alias). Review by Jason Feifer
Michael Vince. Review by Kyrby Raine.
…And The Sky Turns To Black (The Dark Age Has Come)… (Mercenary Musik / World War III). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Various Artists (Bremsstrahlung). Review by Nirav Soni
From Helium to her solo career, Daniel Mitchell discusses life’s finer points with Mary Timony.
Live: In the Red (In the Red). Review by Charles D.J. Deppner
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