Jensen Sportag: Stealth of Days
In a dance music scene striving for experimentation, Nasvhille electronic duo Jensen Sportag’s debut album Stealth of Days is a sonic hybrid that stands out for its audaciousness.
Nice to see Jensen Sportag reviewed by Pitchfork!Â
Some soft, jangly, Brit-twinged pop songs for your Friday enjoyment. Probably best enjoyed poolside or looking longingly out a window while it’s raining.Â
Another video from the latest Those Darlins record, Blur the Line. There’s some drug addled peep show vibe to it.. which is to say, it’s an enjoyable viewing.
See also: The Ettes peep show styled video. Let’s hope this is an emerging trend!
Holy shit, this Gay Vibes video is great. No caveats about it – this is just solid, entertaining, engaging film work through and through.Â
The song is from the debut full-length, My Baby’s Got Worms, that I’m diving into right now. If that video is any indication of the greatness within, it’s a real treat. Full review after consumption.
The official Made In Network summarizes 24HR Records as a full-day challenge between 3 musicians from 3 different bands to write and record as many songs as possible in the time allotted.Â
Episode 1 takes Lindsay Jamieson (Elle Macho), Robert Gay (VITEK) and Kevin Whitsett (The Flea Marketeers) and combines them into Elephant Chords. I love Jamieson’s voice and look forward to hearing these songs in their full-length versions.
24HR Records takes 3 musicians from 3 different bands, and challenges them to write and record a number of songs in 24 hours
I’ve previously mentioned the work of Wayne Mosh, the somewhat freeform undertaking of Jason Moore. This EP, We Don’t Like Tigers, is a bit less manic but still every bit as fun. It’s good to see a musician stop overthinking their work and just indulge themselves.Â
Hot off the presses – and a New York Times exclusive premiere – the new video from Tristen’s C A V E S is now available for your viewing pleasure. If you haven’t heard the record yet, let this be all the motivation you need.
Blank Range – Daytrotter Session
Aside from boasting a fresh new design, Daytrotter is also now showcasing the session from Nashville’s own Blank Range. You can a handful of songs, including the two from their latest 7".
Any album that includes the description “featuring monster saxophonist Rob Haight” gets an immediate thumbs up in my book. Can we all just agree Nashville needs more downtempo hip-hop with monster saxophonists? I think we can. Or maybe Caveman the Wise just knocked it out the park and there’s no room for improvement. Only one way to find out.
That little rant is actually selling this seven songs short. It’s so much better than just a saxophone jaunt.. it’s an incredibly engaging work of music.
Apparently this new Cy Barkley record has been out since September and I’m just now hearing it. The perils of not living in Nashville fulltime means that, occasionally these things slip through the cracks and that is a damn shame because the sooner you hear about this record, the better off you’ll be. It’s the bombastic, punk-influenced, energetic guitar rock that you want it to be. Expectations achieved.
Critters Galaxy returned with a second season and this episode features Richie (of Ri¢hie) – probably the most ideal guest for a show with an intentional awkward, weird host. It’s a recipe that works well. Enjoy.
Please read these words from Dwight Farrell, aka Count Bass D himself, regarding the album:
My compositions from 1996-1997 were of a newlywed in his early twenties on the verge of fatherhood. I did not understand how far reaching my art would be. It was a heavy time for me and I attempted to leave a work behind that would clear up some of who I thought I was as opposed to what Pre-Life Crisis presented me as. Of all Count Bass D projects, Art For Sale emotionally moves listeners most. I am humbled by the sincerity of comments made about this project and glad I’m still alive to hear what people thought of it. There may ever be beautiful harmony in my life, but I hope GOD grants mercy to my soul here and where my spirit will be when I die.Â
Count Bass D may not live in the area anymore but Art For Sale is a little historical gem from the late 90’s Murfreesboro music scene that feels as fresh today as it did when it was released. It also feels as different today as it did when originally released… it’s not purely rap or hip-hop or R&B or jazz or pop but it’s a mixture of all these things that reveals itself in a way that few other albums, ever, present themselves as.
This deluxe re-release is a nice reminder that ageless albums can still be made and Art for Sale is absolutely one of them.
