Author Archives: Michael Eades

MantraMantraMantra – Before You Came / After You’re Gone

The new EP from MantraMantraMantra is an enjoyable romp. It’s psychedelic, it’s catchy, it’s accessible but still weird. Oh, and it has various samples interjected throughout from “Freaks and Geeks” – so you know it’s coming from a good place. 

Tommy & The Ohs – “Living in the Swamp”

There is a lot to love about this Tommy and The Ohs track. It features gorgeous Jim McGuire photography for the cover art, it was recorded direct to 2" tape at RCA Studio C and, best of all, the songs are damn good. You know what’s NOT great about it? A $9 pricetag for three digital […]

What Up English – …Play The Hits

It may be a little early for a band like What Up English to be releasing a Best Of or Rarities compilation but they’re cleaning house in preparation for a bunch of new recordings coming soon, so why not? Also, it acts as a great sampler introduction to the band. 

Caitlin Rose – “Pink Rabbits” (The National)

Does my heart good to see so many awesome talented Nashville people featured on Spin.com for this. Caitlin’s original songs are top notch but she always does a helluva cover, this is no different. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Birdcloud to release Effortless EP on 9/11.   #neverforget

Matt Moody Dual Release! Your Sun and When I Get To The Fence available now!

Caveman the Wise – The Longest Hallway

an engaging visual mashup of vintage footage and space exploration paired with new downtempo goods peppered with samples from your favorite TV shows. What’s not to like? (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Prize for most headache inducing album art goes to NUDITY for their forthcoming SUPERNATTY 7". Insane.