Sep 16, 2011 Vainglory EP by Jay Tholen (Review) Tholen’s latest is another fine example of his “Christ-centered chipwave.”
Aug 12, 2011 Coming soon: A two-disc collection of Factory Record’s “dancefloor-friendly” rarities “FAC. DANCE” features mixes and rarities from Section 25, Durutti Column, New Order, and more.
Jul 9, 2011 Jet Set Siempre 1° by Clive Tanaka Y Su Orquesta (Review) Easily become much greater than the sum of its parts.
Jul 7, 2011 Family Trees by Carlos Forster (Review) Though a bit uneven in places, Carlos Forster’s self-titled debut still evokes the magic of those old For Stars albums, and his voice sounds as good as ever.
Jun 24, 2011 Teen Daze’s A Silent Planet is a C.S. Lewis-Inspired Cosmic Voyage Teen Daze’s latest EP is inspired by C.S. Lewis’ Out Of The Silent Planet, and is appropriately spaced out in sound and scope.
Jun 24, 2011 Turn Your Browser Into the Wheels of Steel Now you, too, can become the DJ you’ve always wanted to be with this virtual set of turntables.
May 26, 2011 Birch Book by Birch Book (Review) Though less psychedelic than In Gowan Ring, Birch Book finds B’eirth crafting music that is just as lovely and haunting.
May 21, 2011 “The Nightingale” by Death Coast (Twin Peaks Cover) A haunting witch house cover of that Twin Peaks ballad.
May 20, 2011 EverythingIsChemical Virtual 7” No. 7 by lovesliescrushing (Review) Lovesliescrushing’s latest is a free download that serves as an excellent introduction to their abstract form of shoegazer ambience.
May 19, 2011 Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On Gets the 40th Anniversary Deluxe Treatment One of the greatest albums of all time is getting the deluxe two-disc treatment, with an extra LP thrown in for good measure.
May 10, 2011 Dear Bands: Please Stop Hosting Your Music on Myspace Myspace used to be the easiest way to post music online. Not so much anymore.
May 6, 2011 The Cascine Label: Shine 2009, Jensen Sportag, Selebrities & more The Cascine label is a new guilty pleasure of mine.