A Tribute to Machines – Hot in the Maui: A Tribute to Jerry Campbell

I didn’t know the name Jerry Campbell until I stumbled across this tribute album featuring some WOTT favorites – Ryan Ervin, Todd Kemp, Matt Moody, Matt Mueller, etc etc. It’s a tribute in the truest sense – these players highly respect the creations of Campbell and are putting it on a pedestal to showcase just how good they believe it to be. My ignorance aside, a cursory listen will unveil this dedication to be completely sensible. This is pop rock with all the right combination of elements. I’m diving in knowing that I’ll emerge on the other side with a new favorite local talent.

Sugar Sk*_*lls = Intermission

I love Sugar Sk*_*lls for a variety of reason. First, it’s great that we have music like this emerging from Nashville. The outside world really does need reminding that we, as a city, are capable of a lot more than Country / SingerSongwriter tunes. Secondly, and most importantly, it’s quality 8-bit goodness with a bit of leaning on the spooky and the dancey. Also, I can’t not recommend anything tagged with crunkstep lazerblaps.

Hotpipes- Dust

It’s been teased at for weeks but the new album from Hotpipes is now available for streaming in its entirety (it’s also on Spotify or Rdio if that’s your thing). Personally, I think this album is Grade A Goodness. I liked Hotpipes before this record but I love Hotpipes after immersing myself in this.

Sadly, I missed the Record Store Day performance so I really can’t wait to see them at Mercy Lounge on May 11th.