“We haven’t been this excited about a rediscovered psych-folk classic since Red Hash by Gary Higgins. Nobody knew what to expect from the cover photo of Rodier, (looking a lot like Geddy…
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Killdozer @ The Echo; Los Angeles, CA
Last night I was rendered speechless by yet another incredible live performance. It seems like the past few months have given me opportunities to witness some truly awe-inspiring bands. When I read…
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Hwyl Nofio – The Singer And Harp Players Are Dumb
“Multi-instrumentalist and composer Steve Parry has produced a work of haunting beauty and timeless depth in The Singers…his ethereal piano chimes and drone-like resonance pervade this album. In a slowly unfolding landscape…
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SUNDAY MIX TAPE – NUMBER 114
Sunday, cruddy Sunday. Many of you have to return to work tomorrow. I’m sorry. Some of you worked all weekend like I did. I’m sorry. Some of you are out of work…
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The Distinguished Gourmand: Messob
Last night, I took my ever-expanding palate (I can taste, like, four flavors now!) to Messob (1041 S. Fairfax) for Ethiopian food. In my quest to try ten new styles of cuisine…
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The Crust Brothers – Marquee Mark
C’mon. Surely you know about The Crust Brothers, right? A band formed by Stephen Malkmus and members of Silkworm (Michael Dahlquist, Tim Midgett, and Andy Cohen)? They played a bunch of shows…
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The Top Ten Ways To End A Date Early
It’s Friday night, and you’re reading this piece of shit. Do you know where your social life is? While perusing some old top ten lists, I realized that there was a lot…
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Space Machine – Cosmos From Diode Ladder Filter
“Osaka-based artist Takushi “Maso” Yamazaki has taken quite a turn these past couple of years. His more well-known alter-ego Masonna is best known for ear shredding cut’n’paste sonic assaults. Masonna’s live performances…
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In Which I Accept A (Very Gay) Role In A Short Film
It took me just a shade under seven hours, but by five o’clock this morning I finally managed to fix the layout issues I was having with this page. If you happened…
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The Residents – Title In Limbo
“Title in Limbo is an album by The Residents in collaboration with Renaldo and the Loaf, released in 1983 on Ralph Records. Guest performers include Snakefinger (guitar and violin), and vocalist Nessie…