Author Archives: Michael Eades

Jordan Lehning – Jordan Sings It’s tough to buy an album these days – with all the free streaming options and preview widgets floating around the Internets, who would buy an album, amirite? I implore you to make an exception for Jordan Lehning’s Jordan Sings. If you like harmonies, pop music heavily drenched in Beatles influence, a […]

dianaleezadlo: Idle Bloom last night at their first show in Nashville. Stoked to see what these good humans do next. It was too much fun traveling with Olivia and Katie in their band before this, Fancytramp, so much respect to those ladies.

Ponychase – Parade of Youth

Despite being friends with Jordan, Alex and Beth I feel like I can approach Parade of Youth with an air of objectivity because I am completely out of my element with this style of pop music. Without offending, my ignorant ear hears a strong 80’s style production from the drums, to the reverb-y guitars, to […]

Makeup and Vanity Set - Wilderness Kickstarter

In partnership with Joey Ciccoline, Makeup and Vanity Set is raising funds for a new album and short film. Sort of like 88:88 was but next level. It’s an aggressive goal but with those two at the helm of the project, I can’t imagine it being anything less than wonderful. (Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/)

Out of Office

I’m in Texas for the week. Drinking beers, watching bands and catching up with TN folk. Semi-regular posting will resume next week.

ykrecordsblog: Check out this great interview with Drew Binkley. He spends his days designing and screenprinting for Monkey Ink Design & Grand Palace in Nashville, TN but occasionally takes a break to put together beautiful album covers, like the one for Jasmin Kaset’s latest… Quiet Machine. Read it! Drew Binkley does an absurd amount of […]

The Lower Caves – The EP

Little blast from the past from Eastern Block – now known as The Lower Caves. Their original EP has been posted online and you can get the satisfaction that they knew the kind of dark rock they were going for right out of the gate.Â