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A few (early) words about a few local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Mister Strawberry - a bird that never flew Precise, twinkly instrumental passages bookended by unvarnished shouts. A few tricky time signatures thrown in for good measure. More from Mister Strawberry Follow on Instagram and Facebook Photograph by Erika Linkenheimer … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 07.20.23
The fuzzmongers of Melt return with a new full-length called Replica of Man. Lead single "Sight To See," which appropriately clocks in at exactly 4:20, is a twisted warlock waltz that features buzzing guitar lines, forsaken wails ("Now the path is lost/Just take it from me"), and some especially deft drum work--full of starts, stops, … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Melt – Sight To See
A few words about a few local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Lounna - Lavender Wine (Light Version) A stripped-back, dreamier version of an earlier release, replete with enraptured picking--both banjo and guitar--feathery vocal plumes, and wistful lyrics. More from Lounna Follow on Instagram and Facebook ### Guns For Frogs - Rapidly … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 07.14.23
Producer BusCrates recently released a new LP on Bastard Jazz Recordings. Control Center features BusCrates' signature blend of rubber ball synths and soulful, head-nodding grooves. "Floating In The Wind" sounds like an old school funk track that's been plunged into a saltwater lagoon; drums create the steady rhythm of waves bobbing against a shoreline, keyboards … Continue reading Daily Yinz – BusCrates – Floating In The Wind
MIRAKLER's latest release, How I Became The Devil (Reptilian Records), contains fifteen tracks of clanging discord. Unhinged howls, screeching guitars, and gut-churning rhythms abound. Despite its title, "This Is Brit Pop" is decidedly not a Britpop song. Instead of a sneering anthem about going out with the lads, it's a nervous breakdown set to paranoid … Continue reading Daily Yinz – MIRAKLER – This Is Brit Pop
A few words about a few local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Goalie Fight- Argyle Sweater Twinkly, jangly New Jersey emo--with a CMU connection--that makes a last-minute foray into ska shredding. More from Goalie Fight Follow on Instagram and Facebook https://soundcloud.com/user-249140256/argyle-sweater?in=user-249140256/sets/shineshoe-1&si=a5891b87c6d742a0a4efd05ce80237d2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing ### Grîmmöld - Home Misty guitar swirls build to castle-conquering riffs … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 07.07.23
The eclectic, psychedelic band released a two-track single last month. The title track enlivens a hip-shaking funk groove with strutting keyboard flourishes and intricate sprays of smacked hand drums. Harding's lyrics are simultaneously heady and sensual, evoking both spiritual strife and bacchanalian rapture, often within the same thought ("Rain won't fall in cluttered mind/Ripe with … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Ames Harding & the Mirage – Rain Won’t Fall
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