If you were to tell me that by the end of 2013 of my favorite releases of the year would be from a band comprised of drums and two bass players I’d probably give you a bit of an odd blank stare. However, the full-length from Tower Defense is exactly that and I find myself […]
A lovely, dancey, single taken from the forthcoming What Up English EP. Do I detect a bit of funk influence going on here? I think I do!
Back in October I posted a preview of the new Roman Candle album, Debris. I wanted to sit with the album before I posted a proper review. In that time, I’ve listened to the record no less than ten times a week and feel like any overly enthusiastic review I give to it will do […]
It is Friday the 13th. This means D. Striker is playing and releasing a new edition of the RR Zine. This is always a good time. Don’t miss it. Friday the 13th in December won’t happen again until 2019! Who knows where you will be! Get to The Basement tonight.
Nothing like being serenaded at a Christmas party, right? I think if I were actually attending this soiree I’d mumble something offensive and go cower in the corner but, admittedly, the songs are enjoyable. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Tristen – Daytrotter Session
I’m not gonna lie, I have huge suspicions regarding any band that moves from a bigger city to a smaller one. Why would they do that? What could possibly be the advantage of doing so? Turns out, that kind of paranoia talk really isn’t healthy or productive and, 99.9% of the time turns out to […]
How about 3 original new songs of highly enjoyable indie pop and 1 Guided by Voices cover? Sounds like a quality EP to me and, upon listening, can be verified to be exactly that. Really enjoying what these guys are up to and glad the new releases keep on improving!
I still remember seeing The Katies flail around at The Boro on any given night during my time at MTSU. It’s definitely odd to see them subdued and playing acoustic versions of their songs but nice to see that they’re still willing to have the songs in their lives in some respect. Those guys got […]
I’m going to nestle up to snowy windowsill and gaze out longingly, waiting for the Glossary Christmas to debut on Dec. 17th. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
“If it doesn’t work out, we can be awkward” is a sentiment about failed relationships and trying friendships that just about anyone can relate to. Neil O’Neil does a fine job of creating upbeat-yet-melancholy songs that are excellently layered with all sorts of folky instrumentation. Job well done from all involved.
I’m still making my way through it but any album equally inspired by the reality show “Hoarders” and the concept of falling in love with artificial intelligence (ala Mario’s Princess) deserves a nod in my opinion. I’m rather enjoying Sir Tet and Vintage Machines.
