Author Archives: Michael Eades

The Privates – Short Film

Here’s something you don’t see every day; a short film based on and inspired by the music of The Privates. The film centers around a group of friends about to play their first show but finding themselves melting down their practice space. It’s a fun romp with an 80’s style cast of friends, well worth […]

Cortney Tidwell – Clandestine

If you haven’t heard the four new tracks from the forthcoming Cortney Tidwell album, Clandestine, stop what you’re doing and give them a listen immediately.  Clandestine is the first new solo album from Tidwell since 2009. Based on the four new tracks, the new album will be a diverse and textured affair. I definitely didn’t […]

Vekunin – DANCE-2NITE

Speaking personally, a little self-deprecation goes a long way in stirring my interests. The sophomore LP from Vekunin is described as “not so highly anticipated” and his bio describes himself as “a bored teenager.” DANCE-2NITE is a pleasant dose of Vaporwave, complete with the DIY production, slowed down vocal tracks and Japanese album title translation. The album […]

Rusty Shipp – Mortal Ghost

When a band labels themselves “Nautical Rock n’ Roll” – I take note. When a band illustrates their cover art with a illustrated tableau of deep sea characters – pirates on sharks, Davy Jones, a ghost mermaid – my curiosity levels rise.  Rusty Shipp’s debut, Mortal Ghost, hits on both of those entry points and resulted […]

Battle Tapes, Tape Op Magazine

Take a chunk of your day today to read through this lengthy, and insightful, interview with Jeremy Ferguson – aka Battle Tapes Recording. Getting insight on his history, his preferred gear and how he properly serves a song in the studio is a damn good read. I particularly loved this quote about working with young […]

Howling Giant – “The Pioneer”

Howling Giant “The Pioneer” When I stumbled upon Howling Giant’s mega-space-metal-psych epic Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1, I assumed there would never actually be a part 2. I am pleased to learn that not only is Part 2 due in August but you can pre-order it now AND watch the video for the track “The Pioneer” […]

Becca Mancari “Arizona Fire”

It’s been a good month for Becca Mancari. She recently debuted a new project with Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) and Jesse Lafser over at The Basement East entitled Bermuda Triangle. Now she’s debuting her own solo work over on NPR for her forthcoming album, Good Woman. The first track, “Arizona Fire”, has an intimately personal vibe […]

Birdcloud UK Tour

Birdcloud UK Tour I’m biased but I think it’s noteworthy news that everyone’s favorite “controversial” country duo, Birdcloud, has booked a pretty massive European tour. Will their irreverent antics translate to those audiences? I’m willing to bet two adult women performing in diapers is amusing in any country but we’ll find out starting in late August.

GAY VIBES – Summerwave Mixtape Volume I

As previously mentioned, the latest from GAY VIBES (aka Seth Graves) is a much more collaborative effort than previous undertakings. The electronic backdrop is a much slicker affair than his 2013 release, My Baby’s Got Worms, but it’s a logical progression in accessibility from his previous works, i.e. Bougie Nights.  Look for performances from Kyle […]

Commander Keen – Cowboy Killer

I’ll admit it, I don’t keep up with much of the music coming out of Cookeville but that’s an oversight that stops now. The latest EP from Commander Keen is a big rock record with big rock party vibes. The energy is fast paced from the get-go and only gets more intense the further down […]

Steelism “Eno Nothing” (Official Video)

In the new animated video for Steelism’s “Eno Nothing” (off of ism), the band meets a host of characters; including multiple iterations of Brian Eno himself and a space turtle that I am fairly sure is Jabba the Hut’s cousin. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Λ°C – Lambda Celsius

There’s something undeniably appealing about the dark vibes that permeate throughout the self-titled album from Anne Catherine Carter aka AC Carter aka AC aka Λ°C. For fans of the production style of late 70′s, early 80′s post-punk undertakings, this should feel right at home. It’s a wall of sound broadcast from a dark room, easily inspired […]