Microwave Mountain – Shades Up

Stumbled upon Utah transplant Jamie Timm’s project Microwave Mountain the other day and have become entranced by the slightly oddball songs. Created entirely “using a 2 track loop pedal, one bass, one microphone, a free app, and a few guitars” the album captures that slightly goofy spirit of someone having fun making music. “Rainbow Twist” could easily have come to light one drunken night sitting around on a porch, while “What Do You Mean?” feels like a 50′s ballad run through a forelorn acid-trip. 

All that is to say, it’s not easy to categorize whatever is happening here but it’s worth the time investment.