I’m not going to lie, the nude model on the cover is the reason I clicked on this. Sue me. 

I will also admit that I initially heard the name Asher Moss through his “Models in the Morning” project – and theIndiegogo campaign that I found somewhat pretentious for no discernible reason. Despite that, I can’t deny that these two songs from B A S E M E N T F O X are great. They remind me of Midlake before that album that sounded like the MASH theme song. I’m happy to eat my words when it comes to Mr. Moss and look forward to more from this endeavor.

Let this be a lesson – cover art still has impact. Even without listening to this entire EP I knew I had to post it. As long as the cover art still depicts some questionable skin folds, you’ll know what grabbed my attention. Turns out the music within is soulful, Lightning 100-y, earnest R&B inspired love jams. I’m not opposed to it but it’s a far cry from the presumed nastiness I expected. Long story short, the artwork did its job to pull me in.

Coley Hinson plays bass for Evan P Donohue and guitar for Twiggs – so he’s no stranger to the rock scene around town. He’s recently released his first solo endeavor – Poor Coley’s Almanac – an enjoyable EP of rolling songs with a bit of influence from all over. 

I can’t say I fully understand this glitchy, electronic,  undertaking but  I can appreciate it for the madness that it is. If you need convincing, start with “Man We Had a Blast” and then ease into “Magoo’s Basement Fantasy.” Good luck.

Typically I don’t cover a lot of remixes because it’s not really original music being created by local artists (which is, after all, the point of WOTT). However, these Amerigo Gazaway Chromeo Remixes are remarkably enjoyable… and who am I to not share enjoyable music?