The Phoenix Foundation: Fandango — The Phoenix Foundation’s new album, Fandango spans everything from ’70s synth pop to psychedelic indie pop. The New Zealand sextet recorded Fandango in a span of 15 months in four different studios. This follow-up from 2011’s Buffalo ignores the short game, and goes right for the double album. Co-frontman Samuel [...]
Mark Kozelek & Jimmy LaValle: Perils from the Sea – Are you stressed? Is this work-a-day life getting you down or making you feel weary? Do you feel like you just need to sit in a dark room and stare off into space? Then Perils of the Sea is for you. Perils of the Sea is [...]
Way Yes: Tog Pebbles — The collaboration between Glen Davis, Travis Hall, Max Lewis and Tim Horak started in early 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. With two earlier, short-form collections (Oranjudio and Walkability), Tog Pebbles is their first full-length release. Before starting the album, it is wise for the listener to get into the right mindset [...]
A Place To Bury Strangers: Strange Moon — Imagine you’re in a grimy club. It’s smells of liquor, vomit, and sweat. You’re drenched. You’re too exhilarated to feel your exhaustion. The power of the music is the only thing keeping you standing. The crowd moves in violent waves and flourishes. This is the only way [...]
Adventure: Weird Work — This new release from Carpark Records marks Baltimore-based electronic artist Adventure‘s third take on the LP format. Adventure (Benny Boeldt) synthesizes chip-tunes, chillwave, and IDM into a signature soundscape very much informed by vintage video-game soundtracks. This release, Weird Work, marks a shift from his previous endeavors. Shaking off the more pop [...]