Episode 99
Traams is getting lots of play in my earholes. I’m hooked, its driving toe-tapping steering wheel slapping sing-a-long post pop punk at its best. get you some, fool.
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fatcat (get the album) here
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Geyser – Junkie
White Murder – Bad Sex; Baby Boy
PILE – Special Snowflakes
Sharkmuffin – Quarter Machine; Soft Landing
Kinski – Conflict Free Diamonds; Let Me Take You Through My Thought Process
Episode 94
March 2013 launched Kinski’s Cosy Moments album, a heavy, pounding, riff-ridden beast of an album. Check out the tunes.
their site ———> here
their fb ———–> here
get the album at KRS ————–> here
ep094 Kinski – Conflict Free Diamonds; Let Me Take You Through My Thought Process
Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat dan Singa – I Feel the Quickening
Episode 93
Out of Olympia, blasting into new territory from their olden days of Old Time Relijun-y goodness Malaikat dan Singa throat sings you to new levels of euphoria, blast this shit loudly, and share it with someone you love.
their bandcamp ———–> here
Arrington’s tumblr ———> here
ep093 Arrington de Dionyso’s Mailakat dan Singa – I Feel the Quickening
The Dirty Nil – Wrestle Yu to Husker Du
Girl Band – Lawman
La Luz – It’s Alive
Episode 90
Seattle surf-punk garage heroines La Luz have a full length album out called It’s Alive and they are currently on a lengthy tour of the western-most portion of North America before they head off to Europe. This music soothes your vibes.
their site ———> here
their record ———-> here
their fb ————> here
The Younger Lovers – Down Down Gently; The Ballad of Two Stubborn Men
Episode 89
The Younger Lovers is a Bay Area band that is carrying on with the tradition of being really good. The punk rock movement is alive and well in Northern California and The Younger Lovers can take a little slice of credit for that.
their blog————> here
their fb—————> here
Southpaw Records————> here
ep89 The Younger Lovers – Down Down Gently; The Ballad of Two Stubborn Men
Valerie June – Pushin’ Against a Stone
STRFKR – While I’m Alive
Melt-Banana – Candy Gun; Vertigo Game
In the early 1990’s, rising out of the neon concrete slab of Tokyo could be heard the acoustical assault that is Melt-Banana. Their new album “Fetch” continues the tradition; and the masses wept, some for joy, others for their impending doom.
ep86 Melt-Banana – Candy Gun; Vertigo Game
(oh, i neglected to mention their bassist, Rika Hamamoto, in the show- she is awesome, and cute)
their website———> here
their label (skin graft records)——–> here
their fb ————> here
Fat White Family – Special Ape; Heaven On Earth
Hookworms – Away/Towards
ep084 Hookworms – Away/Towards
UK band Hookworms released their debut album in October and it is a mind-blowing/mind-numbing bastion of sonic bombardment. Psychedelic jams that build, reverberate, resonate then retreat and repeat.
their website——–> here
their fb———–> here
world weird records (get the lp)———–> here
Quasi – You Can Stay But You Gotta Go
ep83 Quasi – You Can Stay But You Gotta Go
Portland rock and rollers Sam Coones and Janet Weiss are Quasi and their new album Mole City is excellent.
their listing at Kill Rock Stars——–> here
their fb————–> here
their page—————–> here
Radioactivity – Don’t Try; World of Pleasure
ep82 Radioactivity – Don’t Try; World of Pleasure
Out of Austin, Radioactivity is The Marked Men’s Mark Ryan and Jeff Burke with Daniel Fried and Mark Rutherford. They blast out 13 songs in 30 minutes on their self-titled debut that keeps selling out over at Dirtnap Records. Pick it up, order it, make them work it out.
Sonic Youth – Sugar Kane
So I’m once again riding the Sonic Train. I usually go about 6 to 8 months; I’ll hear a Sonic Youth song here or there and think “mmmm, so good.” But that’s it. Then out of nowhere, the urge overtakes me and it’s all I’ll listen to for a week or two straight. I’m in it. Just picked up some vinyl this week- I’ll post photos as they arrive. A nice Sonic Youth/Jay Reatard split 7″; Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star; Sister; Evol; and Dirty (which contains the song of the show).
Bad Sports – Washed Up
Bad Sports new album Bras perpetuates their persistent pursuit for punk perfection. The songs are tight. The songs are loud. The songs are fast. Kickin ass in your earhole.
the bandcamp ——> here
Dead Wives – Beekeeper; Angry Swarm (78 rpm)
ep79 Dead Wives – Beekeeper; Angry Swarm
A punk, garage, grunge band out of New Haven, rocking the bee sides. Good stuff. Check out their bandcamp here
This is a tattoo of a queen bee on my forearm- i like bees:
8 Songs 1 Show 3 Months Later
ep 78 – 8 songs 1 show 3 months later
I apologize for the lengthy absence, but I cannot say that it will not happen again.
I’ve got a lengthy show for you, to make up for lost time, a bit. I wrote an article on some of the best albums of 2013 so far and I’m going to play some songs from those very albums (and perhaps some that were not mentioned). So, here’s the list:
I Come From the Mountain by Thee Oh Sees off the album Floating Coffin
You’re Different in Person by Pissed Jeans off the album Honeys
Teasin Ass Bitch by A Giant Dog off the album Bone
You Don’t Turn Down by Marnie Stern off the album The Chronicles of Marnia
part II
In Between by The Growlers off the album Hung at Heart
For Goodness Sake by Shannon and the Clams off the album Dreams in the Rat House
Heart by Gap Dream off the album Gap Dream
Before We Run by Yo La Tengo off the album Fade
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Best of 2013. . . So Far
Best Albums of 2013. . . so far
Yeah, I’m a bit early for a best of list, just like seeing xmas decorations before Halloween- it’s a bit obtuse. But I got the time and I been listening to these handful of albums a lot. And besides, so what? It’s a list. I also haven’t had much time in the last couple of months to really explore what’s been released recently (I work in a field that is dependent on sunshine, so I get real busy in the summertime). I’m hoping to catch up on all the good stuff that’s been coming out this fall.
Here’s my “subjectivity” disclaimer: I got some biased opinions about some albums that came out this year, like Marnie Stern’s “The Chronicles of Marnia.” I love it, but I know it’s not her best album. And there are other albums out this year that are better, but I still want to put hers near the top, but I realize I’m doing that for sentimental reasons. (my judgment is skewed) But my judgment is skewed on most things music anyhow. I’m not that smart about all things music. I like what I like. So now that I’ve filled the page with a few more words so it doesn’t look so anemic just to tell you that I’m choosing albums that I like (duh), let’s get onto the list.
First off, there’s a whole slew of albums that I haven’t even listened to yet (i did already say that didn’t i) just so you know (but tell me what i should listen to anyway). This is what I have queued up: Ty Segall – Sleeper; Colleen Green – Sock it to Me; Jacuzzi Boys – Jacuzzi Boys; Happy Jawbone Family Band also S/T and there are more. . .
So I went over to last.fm and took a look at my scrobbles. Now this only includes the tracks that I listened to on Spotify and here is the top ten for the past 12 months:
Thee Oh Sees
The Growlers
Marnie Stern
Akron/Family
Yo La Tengo
OBNIII’s
The Mallard
Shannon and the Clams
Pterodactyl
Gap Dream
(in that order) Starting with 350 scrobbles for Thee Oh Sees and ending with 113 for Gap Dream. Of course, the scrobbles aren’t only for the 2013 releases, it includes all their music available. Only 2 of those bands didn’t put out an album this year- OBNIII’s and Pterodactyl. And while The Mallard did put out an album this year, I really haven’t listened to it much, mostly I’ve listened to their 2012 release “Yes on Blood”. So those three bands aside, there is only one band missing that breaks my top 5 albums of 2013, so far. Pissed Jeans “Honeys” is a truly phenomenal album. So with all that said, here it is- the best albums of 2013, so far:
and I can’t believe I’m putting Thee Oh Sees at 5, I can’t put any of these at 5 really, they’re all tied for 1st, everybody wins.
Pregnant – Lil by Lil
Pregnant, the musical emanations of one Daniel Trudeau, released “Pottery Mill” earlier this year- Aprilish. The psychedelic, folksy experimental soundscapes appeal to my inner psycho-folksy mountain man.
The Oblivians – Run for Cover
ep76 The Oblivions – Run For Cover
Back to Memphis, with the Oblivians. The 90’s garage punk lo-fi band is back with a new release of grinding, thrashing goodness. Go find yourself a copy of “Desperation” today!
their fb ——> here
Speedy Ortiz – Plough
Speedy Ortiz is getting some love, and rightfully so. . . their album “Major Arcana” is very, very niiiice. The melodies attach themselves to your medulla oblongata and deposit gritty pebble sized guitar notes that you’ll have a difficult time srubbing clean. Be prepared to foster their grunge pop into your life for the foreseeable future, you will not be disappointed.
their bandcamp ——> here
their fb ——–> here
carpark records ——–> here
Low Fat Getting High – Better Better Worse
ep74 Low Fat Getting High – Better Better Worse
Brooklyn band Low Fat Getting High just released a new EP called “Bad Yoga” and it is good. 4 songs, all loud fast and fun. Have a listen, buy the EP, impress your friends.
Shannon & the Clams – Into a Dream
Oakland punks Shannon and the Clams dropped this album earlier this year and it is a doozy! I’m loving Shannon’s vocal style-ings; and the surf garage doo-wop r&b rock outfit blasts out 15 tracks on the LP, get yours today!
Shark Week – Baby Maybe
Out of Washington DC comes a rollicking good time of a single from the doo-wap, bluesy, surf punks Shark Week. The single releases on July 30 so order yours today.
The Visibles – Trestled in Trees
ep71 The Visibles – Trestled in Trees
A return to the music! The Visibles, a SF bay area band, released their self-titled debut LP this May and they open Season 4 of 1 Song 1 Show. Tucked away in the evergreens of Fairfax CA, The Visibles are a local favorite; and they have put out an impeccably produced album, hopefully one of many to come.
Check out their site The Visibles
and their bandcamp
Lamps – An Irrational Fear of Sailors
ep70 Lamps – An Irrational Fear of Sailors
LA punks Lamps released the LP “Under the Water Under the Ground” last year and it pounds out some pleasurable sounds. Check it out.
Thee Oh Sees – Toe Cutter Thumb Buster
ep69 Thee Oh Sees – Toe Cutter Thumb Buster
SF band Thee Oh Sees are off and running again, releasing another album on April 16th, and personally I hope they’ve got another one lined up for the end of the year. I love them.
their website ——–> here
castle face records ——–> here
their fb ———> here
Marnie Stern – East Side Glory
ep68 Marnie Stern – East Side Glory
Marnie Stern released her latest on March 19th and it is full of Marnilicious goodness. Plenty of Marnie to enjoy on this album, keep an eye out, she’s coming to a town near you dishing up 32 flavors of finger tapping fret slapping splendor.
her site ——–> here
her fb ——–> here
Kill Rock Stars ——–> here
Pissed Jeans – Male Gaze
East coast punks Pissed Jeans dropped their album “Honeys” in February and it contains a whole boatload of sonic syrup with which to coat thyself. The whole thing needs listening, you can start here with “Male Gaze.”
The Black Angels – Don’t Play With Guns
ep66 The Black Angels – Don’t Play With Guns
Austin Psych outfit The Black Angels are releasing a new album on April 2nd, touring extensively at the moment and tripping out anyone with a penchant for reverb and star gazing.
Wooden Indian Burial Ground – Crows
ep65 Wooden Indian Burial Ground – Crows
This psychedelic/drone/fuzz/rock quartet brings the groove and the stomp, I enjoy their Portland appeal and can really bug out to em.
their tumblr ——–> here
their fb ———> here
their bandcamp ——–> here
(originally appeared at FeedYourHeadCast.com
Thursday night at The Knockout began with a long trip down Mission, thinking about food and looking for a sweet spot to find some grub. After some seafood curry and chicken in peanut sauce up the street, we headed over to the show in time to catch G Green setting up their stuff. The Knockout is a narrow club with a long bar running up one side of it, a couple of seats and benches and a cozy stage at the end of it all. Between sets a young woman kept the groove alive spinning sweet songs one after another and 2 large video screens silently alternated between bodacious 80’s hair bands and films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligheri.
G Green, out of Sacramento, opened the show and tore into a quick set of songs driven by a limping drummer and giant bassist with a 6-foot smile- good kids…
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LODRO – Big Sleep For Alice
ep64 LODRO – Big Sleep For Alice
Out of Brooklyn come LODRO, headed to SXSW, groove their neo-noir punk sound and be at peace.
Psychic Ills – One More Time
ep63 Psychic Ills – One More Time
Psychic Ills has released their latest album One Track Mind on Sacred Bones Records and it’s packed with pulsating paisley perfection.
The Intelligence – I Like LA
ep62 The Intelligence – I Like LA
Long time proto-punk new wavey LA rock and rollers The Intelligence had a strong showing in 2012 with their album “Everybody’s Got It Easy But Me”. Their long discography is definitely worth a spin, put “Fake Surfers” up high on that list.
their site at In The Red Recordings ———> here
their fb ———-> here
Zig Zags – Scavenger
The Zig Zags are a bagful o’ tease, we got 2 excellent EP’s out of them last year and are waiting waiting waiting for a full length and they go and drop a cassette of the old stuff! come on! give us the goods, we need it. . . more please.
their bandcamp ——–> here
their fb ———> here
their tumblr ——–> here
Pangea – River
Killer Dreams EP was released early 2012 and is about as solid an EP as they come, all 4 songs are worth listening to repeatedly, each song has its own flavor of Pangea, and the album cover is one of my favorites in recent history.
their bandcamp for releases on Lauren Records ——–> here
their EP at Ghostbot Records ——-> here
their fb ———> here
Wild Yaks – Last Tear
Wild Yaks released Million Years last November on the Ernest Jenning Record Co. As their fb states they have no management and no booking agent so if you are either of these please contact them asap.
The Mallard – Ants
Bay Area natives, The Mallard, released their album Yes On Blood early 2012 on Castle Face Records and have been playing around for the past year and working on some new stuff to be released very soon (hopehope). . . They’re playing this year’s Noise Pop fest in SF and i think at SXSW
their tumblr ——–> here
their fb ——–> here
Castle Face Records ——–> here
Happy Jawbone Family Band – Book of Fire
ep57 Happy Jawbone Family Band – Book of Fire
Happy Jawbone Family Band is as quirky as their name implies, and if I’ve learned anything about creative people, I’ve learned that they absolutely adore the moniker “quirky”. HJFB is not quirky, they are good. It is music that evokes and emotes. It puts me in a place distinctly within my mind and soul, a familiar place, a place that is comfortable, that is me- quirky. what.
their site ——–> here
thier fb ——–> here
their bandcamp ——-> here
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Faded In the Morning
ep56 Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Faded in the Morning
Unknown Mortal Orchestra released II this year and are on the road until forever, check their site for when they’ll be in your town, and pick up the album because it needs you. They are groovy New Zealanders with a lo-fi psychedelic coating of awesome.
Candy Paint – One Hundred
ep55 Candy Paint – One Hundred
Candy Paint is power punk, everything turned up and balls out, passionate rock n roll.
their tumblr ——–> here
their soundcloud (with the free frickin download, get it fool) ——–> here
The Growlers – Naked Kids
ep54 The Growlers – Naked Kids
Southern California band, The Growlers, just released “Hung At Heart” on Everloving Records and infuse the psychedelic into a psychobilly romp of a good time. Good driving music, que it up for your next road trip.
the growlers ———-> here
everloving records ——-> here
their fb ——-> here
Cy Dune – Move the Room
Ex-Cult – Day To Day & Post Graduate
ep52 Ex-Cult – Day to Day & Post Graduate
Memphis punks Ex-Cult released their self-titled LP on Goner Records last year and here is a two song sample of their work. This is good old fashioned punk rock, fuzzy and fun.
Ex-Cults fb page ——-> here
