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Adam Miller – Illusion Pool
During the summer of 2019, I had the chance to finally see one of my favorite bands in a live setting – the Chromatics. The band toured infrequently, and I purchased my ticket almost immediately after they went on sale. The aura and aesthetic of the band enthralled me...
black swan lane – dead souls collide
Atlanta, GA’s Black Swan Lane returns with their latest album dead souls collide. Their 11th album is everything we’ve come to expect from the band. Also, somewhat unusually, It is the 2nd album from the band released in 2023. I’ve been listening to the album for a...
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Dog Toffee – The Future Has Been
It is a classic case of "what could have been". Local Manchester, England band gets some buzz, records an EP, quickly gets signed to a label and the EP never comes out. But what if the EP had pointed to an alternate future? A future not dictated by the whims of record...
Ride – Weather Diaries
In late 2015 I had the chance to see the recently reunited Ride play in Seattle at the Neptune Theater. Though they were / are beloved for their early shoegaze records, I have a soft spot for their brief flirtation with Britpop. Not sure what to expect, I went into...
Träd Gräs och Stenar – Tack För Kaffet (So Long)
About 16 or 17 years ago I came across a review of an obscure Swedish psychedelic band that was compelling. Pärson Sound conjured up visions of free form mind melting workouts, Sonic Youth inspired punk jams, and something fresh. The double disc anthology dd not...
More Ric Zweig & Fresh Air
Ric Zweig is an unusual artist within the music industry, having put his music career on hold many years ago to pursue a career as a successful lawyer and circuit court judge in southern Florida. Now retired, Ric reignited his music career a little over a decade ago,...
Black Sabbath – Paranoid
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. The opening...
Chris Cornell – 7/20/64-5/18/17
The morning of May 18th, 2017 is not one that I'll forget in my lifetime. I woke up to a message from a close friend indicating that Chris Cornell had passed away at some point early in the morning. Puzzled, it took me a few times to understand what had happened. Out...
Black Needle Noise with Bill Leeb – A Shiver Of Want
Black Needle Noise is one of John Fryer's many projects, with a focus on collaborating with different vocalists and embracing an "anything goes" philosophy. Fryer, of course, was 1/2 of This Mortal Coil - a band who employed a similar approach with regards to guest...
Atlas Park – Preview of Coming Distractions
Atlas Park hail from Northern California and offer up an intoxicating brew of modern rock inspired gems. Formed by Daniel Gatling in 2014, the band has quickly developed a following. Emotive vocals and hummable melodies, what I love about the band is how they tap into...
Curry Quiche – Behind the Machine
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 1 Seed, No...
Arthur Lee – Everybody’s Gotta Live
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. Bring up the...
Sunstack Jones – Days Stand Still
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 me longing for...
The Chameleons – In Shreds
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. I was shocked...
Guns N’ Roses – Appetite for Destruction
This is a guest contribution from Jeffrey Edwards, talking about one of the greatest albums ever made - Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses. With the legendary rock band in the middle of their worldwide reunion tour Not in This Lifetime, it seems rather fitting...
The Flaming Lips – Oczy Mlody
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 now stands, that era of...
The DeRellas – Freakshow
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 the 1st to...
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