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Withered Hand – My Days
The first time I heard Withered Hand I was scrolling on YouTube looking for new music. Oh, I guess about a decade ago or so. I came across Religious Songs – an anti-ode to a religious upbringing seeped in wistful ruminations. As I listened I began to get chills that...
Death Threat Cassette – Double Denim Dojo Vs The Stonewash Sensei
Over the past decade or so Lee Lo-Fi has released a stream of masterful albums that have become all time favorites for me. I’m not 100% sure if Lee still goes by the moniker Lee Lo-Fi anymore, but that’s OK – that’s how I think of him. And lo-fi is the name of the...
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Natalie Merchant – Butterfly
A couple of weeks ago I finally had the opportunity to see Natalie Merchant in concert again at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA. It had been about 16 years since I last saw her in Philadelphia on the Motherland tour. All those years ago in Philadelphia...
Lorde – Melodrama
Many years ago a friend gushed to me about pop star Lorde - telling me that she was the absolute best he'd heard in a bit. Now, most of the aging hipsters in my age range (mid 30's to mid 40's) DO seem like pop music - ironically or genuine, i have no idea. I filed...
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...
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