by Jason's Jukebox | Apr 24, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The return of England’s Curry Quiche comes in the wake of Brexit and the aftermath of the US presidential election. The world has seemingly shifted to the political right and the band takes its cue from the shifting nature of the world. 2013’s full length...
by Jason's Jukebox | Mar 26, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Spring is in the air – finally. One of the rainiest winters on record in the Seattle area is finally showing signs of taking it’s leave. Not coincidentally, I’ve had the latest EP from Sunstack Jones on repeat for a while now, summery tunes that have...
by Jason's Jukebox | Feb 12, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The Flaming Lips have never failed to baffle, confound, delight, frustrate, and inspire me. I initially wrote them off as “alternative light” in the early 90’s in the wake of their hit single She Don’t Use Jelly (snobby hipster alert). As it...
by Jason's Jukebox | Feb 5, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The DeRellas hail from London, England and are reminiscent of the class of ’77 sound of punk. Instantly memorable – the songs are fast, furious, and instant classics. The band returns with a mini album recorded in the wake of some lineup changes, and is...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jan 26, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Nutopians duo return with a stunning EP as a teaser for the upcoming full length. Led by Father / Son duo Ian and Phil Jackson, the band have forged their own path of stunning post punk tunes. A short 3 track primer, the Claustrophobia EP is a masterful release that...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jan 15, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Less than 18 months after the debut album Endless Sea from The Red-Sided Garter Snakes comes the follow-up Blue Lake. What began as John Lever’s project designed as a catharsis in the wake of his split from Chameleonsvox has become something special in its own...