Sometimes a song slips right between the ribs and punctures my breath, the very first time. This is one of those songs. Cat Power (Chan Marshal) recorded this song fourteen years ago for the maybe-masterpiece album Moon Pix. Despite having heard the odd single over the years, this was my proper introduction to her work, … Continue reading Cat Power – Colors and the Kids
Diamond Terrifier is the solo project created by saxophone destroyer Sam Hillmer, as a vehicle for the exploration of more nuanced territory than the blast furnace his day job in avant-jazz-noise group Zs embodies. He’s got a new album out which I’ll get to in a moment. For now, check this: Twenty seven minutes of … Continue reading Diamond Terrifier – Ascribing Essence
In 2011, like every year since I’ve discovered how to harness the power of the internet (and a handful of discerning friends) to expand my horizons and unveil whole dimensions of music, has been an incredible year for listening: another slab in my monument to Why You Should Pay Attention. I held crushes on a … Continue reading BEST OF 2011
One of the most addictive pieces of music I’ve heard all year is the Night Bus II mixtape, by CFCF.
Optimistic Underground 