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Mon, May. 6, 2013

Hot in the Maui: A Tribute to Jerry Campbell

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A Tribute to Machines - Hot in the Maui: A Tribute to Jerry Campbell

I didn't know the name Jerry Campbell until I stumbled across this tribute album featuring some WOTT favorites - Ryan Ervin, Todd Kemp, Matt Moody, Matt Mueller, etc etc. It's a tribute in the truest sense - these players highly respect the creations of Campbell and are putting it on a pedestal to showcase just how good they believe it to be. My ignorance aside, a cursory listen will unveil this dedication to be completely sensible. This is pop rock with all the right combination of elements. I'm diving in knowing that I'll emerge on the other side with a new favorite local talent.

NEWS · Comments (0) · Mon, May. 6th, 2013 at 11:16am

Fri, May. 3, 2013

sugar sk*_*lls – intermission

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Sugar Sk*_*lls = Intermission

I love Sugar Sk*_*lls for a variety of reason. First, it's great that we have music like this emerging from Nashville. The outside world really does need reminding that we, as a city, are capable of a lot more than Country / SingerSongwriter tunes. Secondly, and most importantly, it's quality 8-bit goodness with a bit of leaning on the spooky and the dancey. Also, I can't not recommend anything tagged with crunkstep lazerblaps.

NEWS · Comments Off · Fri, May. 3rd, 2013 at 8:38am

Wed, May. 1, 2013

Hotpipes – Dust

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Hotpipes- Dust

It's been teased at for weeks but the new album from Hotpipes is now available for streaming in its entirety (it's also on Spotify or Rdio if that's your thing). Personally, I think this album is Grade A Goodness. I liked Hotpipes before this record but I love Hotpipes after immersing myself in this.

Sadly, I missed the Record Store Day performance so I really can't wait to see them at Mercy Lounge on May 11th.
NEWS · Comments Off · Wed, May. 1st, 2013 at 10:20am

Tue, Apr. 30, 2013

Blank Range – Phase II

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Blank Range - Phase II

Sturdy Girls recently released this phenomenal tape from Blank Range. It’s got some serious 70’s rock swagger on the upbeat tracks and a bit of a forelorn smirk on the more ballad-y undertakings. Rather enjoying this release and am looking forward to hearing a Phase III.

NEWS · Comments Off · Tue, Apr. 30th, 2013 at 8:55am

Mon, Apr. 29, 2013

Norm – NORM

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Norm - NORM

When I received an email from Bandcamp yesterday that New Music from NORM was now available I was a bit taken aback. For whatever reason, I assumed Dave Paulson's solo project was lost in the shuffle of all of his other endeavors. Fortunately, for all of us, he's able to juggle being in a number of bands and still write, record and release an album of original material that hits that sweet spot of Melancholy Pop perfectly. I can't recommend this enough. Go get it.

NEWS · Comments Off · Mon, Apr. 29th, 2013 at 9:19am

Fri, Apr. 26, 2013

Milktooth – “Whispers in the Dark” (Mumford & Sons)

Milktooth - "Whispers in the Dark" (Mumford & Sons cover)

another quality cover from the Stay Home America series. Well, that's a guess. I've never actually heard the original but I have confidence that Milktooth wouldn't butcher it.

NEWS · Comments Off · Fri, Apr. 26th, 2013 at 8:40am

Wed, Apr. 24, 2013

Millionaire Magicians – In Repose

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Millionaire Magicians - In Repose

Before breaking up Millionaire Magicians actually recorded a second album, In Repose, and just never released it. That has now been rectified and it's available as a free download.
NEWS · Comments Off · Wed, Apr. 24th, 2013 at 9:40am

Kokopeligroso – The Turtle Shuffle EP

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Newcomers Kokopeligroso & Blackbear collaborate to make The Turtle Shuffle EP. They've barely played any shows and it's probably not wise to judge a band by two songs but I'm loving the overall vibe.
NEWS · Comments Off · Wed, Apr. 24th, 2013 at 9:13am

Tue, Apr. 23, 2013

Jota Ese – Super Dank II

In case you missed it, Jota Ese released a new mixtape / album / video on April 20th. Some might call it Record Store Day but I think there were other obvious reasons. Regardless of the why, it's another fine release from Day Old Records and Jota Ese.
NEWS · Comments Off · Tue, Apr. 23rd, 2013 at 8:13am

The Maloneys – “Get a Snare”

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The Maloneys - Get a Snare

What I love about The Maloneys is the same thing I hate about them - they seem to be intentional terrible. Lots of gritty / poor recording and general "why did I just listen to that?" feelings emanate from these 14+ minutes but it's hard to turn away.

NEWS · Comments Off · Tue, Apr. 23rd, 2013 at 8:07am