Author Archives: Michael Eades

Sonatore – “2:00 A.M.” (Official Video)

Taking a look at the Instagram account of SONATORE, you’re greeted with a grid of beautiful Polaroid images capturing people, places and things all with a keen eye for framing, color and emotional impact. There’s an instant nostalgia that comes with Polaroid that often evokes an affection and longing for times past. Melancholy, if you […]

251: Full on Squishy

Tristen, Sun Seeker, Dolour, Wallis Allen, Willie Dustice, Le F, Scrap Skreezy, Reaux Marquez, Legendary Nedge, Bled to Submission, Tommy Scifres, blaqspace_, SONATORE, ottobahn, BEDROOM

Doug Hoekstra – “Higher Ground” (Official Video)

Doug Hoekstra took a solid off from releasing music to raise a family, have a job and just generally enjoy being away from the pressures of promotion that come along with it. He’s returned with The Day Deserved, a ten track record that skirts the line between Americana and the more slowcore indie movement like […]

Ttotals – Live at the 5 Spot

Over the course of the last fourteen months, plenty of artists have taken to livestreaming to fill the hole of being unable to attend live shows but few have done it as well as Ttotals have done here. Recorded back in November of 2020, this Live at the 5 Spot set is 35 minutes of […]

250: Hip-Hop is for Everybody, Negro Justice is for Everybody

To celebrate 250 episodes, we sit down with one of our favorite hip-hop artists. Negro Justice came on our radar in the summer of 2020 with the The Stimulus EP and has released a staggering body of work in the ensuing months. We talk about his latest collaboration EP Resplendent (done with WOTT favorite Gee […]

Nashville Selections for #BandcampFriday, May 2021

We mentioned this last month but according to the official schedule, today is the last Bandcamp Friday. If you aren’t familiar, Bandcamp Friday is a day in which the music service Bandcamp.com waives their revenue fees and gives 100% of profits to the artists. They started this as a means of giving back to artists […]

Tape Deck Mountain – “Screen Savior” [Premiere]

In late April, Tape Deck Mountain released their latest full-length album True Deceiver. The LP builds on the styles of prior releases, embracing tenants of shoegaze and space rock, but takes a darker turn overall. It’s subtle but the guitars are heavier, the noise is noisier and the ominous vibes are certainly a bit more […]

249: Poolside Kraftwerk Rave

Love Montage, Full Mood, Notelle, Pretty Shy, Tripleplay Squeek, Billy Jumpmane, L.Z.R., Jeff the Brotherhood, DD Island, Doug Hoekstra, Wayne Mosh, Sam Silva, Houston Kendrick, Imaginary Baseball League, Flesh Eater

Climb Aboard the Smart Objects Vinyl Campaign

Back in September of 2020, Smart Objects released their debut self-titled album on all the digital streaming services. We had a lot to say about it but, in short, we liked it a lot. It’s a record that manages to be engagingly unique but still quite accessible; not an easy balance to find. They’ve been […]

Six One Tribe – “Clint Eastwood feat. Trip God F’RF’R and Negro Justice”

Gorillaz, the virtual band from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, released their debut single “Clint Eastwood” back in March of 2001, some twenty years ago. The track featured Del the Funky Homosapien and set the groundwork for a long career of the band showcasing hip-hop artists alongside Albarn’s “2-D” character. I’d suggest you check out […]

Outloud Music Festival announces 2021 Lineup; IRL

The Outloud Music Festival was formed in 2017 to celebrate to celebrate all things LGBTQI+ and like minded allies. They recently announced the lineup for the 2021 iteration of the festival and it looks to be a phenomenal gathering. Musical performances by Japanese Breakfast, Soccer Mommy, The Blam Blams, Tank And The Bangas, Freak Daddy […]