Surely by now you are aware of Comets On Fire. They’re a psychedelic rock band from northern California. Their lineup features Six Organs Of Admittance creator Ben Chasney on electric guitar, and…
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SUNDAY MIX TAPE – NUMBER 112
After a nice dinner last night at the new Michaelangelo’s location in Silver Lake last night, I realized that I didn’t have enough time to compile a mix tape and put together…
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White Hills @ Show Cave; Los Angeles, CA
After a long day of work yesterday, I planned for a relaxing evening with friends, maybe playing a board game or two, and drinking a bottle or two of wine. It would…
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Hammerhead – Into The Vortex
“If Hammerhead’s debut was to alternative rock what Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was to independent film — a harrowing glimpse into the cold, hard heart of darkness — Into the…
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Charalambides – Joy Shapes
“Charalambides is the Greek surname that Houston musicians Christina Carter, Tom Carter, and Heather Leigh Murray use when they perform and record. It’s a word I never feel quite comfortable pronouncing; I’ve…
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The Top 10 Things I’d Rather Not Be Doing Than Not Not Doing This
I’m sure all of you readers enjoyed your luxurious three-day vacation from me, but now I’m back to depress you and write lots of dirty words. I’m sorry, I tried, but I…
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All Tomorrow’s Parties: Day 3
And now the conclusion of our three-day coverage of this past weekend’s All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in upstate New York. My dear friend Ian has been kind enough to contribute his words,…
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Metabolist – Hansten Klork
The store recently began purchasing a rather large and expansive punk 45 collection. Punk collectors are notoriously stingy when it comes to parting with their records, but they’re usually meticulous and take…
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All Tomorrow’s Parties: Day 2
Today, part two of our ongoing (belated) coverage of the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival, which was held in upstate New York this past weekend. Today, Ian discusses the events of Saturday, September…
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Spacelines – Sonic Sounds For Subterraneans
This is Pete Kember’s (aka Sonic Boom, founding member of Spacemen 3) compilation of some of his favorite songs and influences, which he originally aired during a DJ set on UK radio,…