Larry Jon Wilson : Larry Jon Wilson :: Review
“Larry Jon Wilson” is Larry Jon Wilson’s first album in nearly 30 years. Where has Larry Jon been for the last 30 years and why would he choose to release an album now? Larry Jon Wilson quit the music business in 1980 but continued to perform and write new material. Upon the urging of some new friends to record an album, Larry Jon Wilson conceded and the results are laid out on “Larry Jon Wilson.” A lot has changed in the 30 years since Wilson last recorded, but not the directness and openness of his worldview. Larry Jon Wilson sings of ...
Six Organs Of Admittance : Luminous Night :: Review
Six Organs of Admittance return to moody territory on “Luminous Night” their follow up to “Shelter From The Ash.” Recorded and produced by Randall Dunn at Aleph Studios in Seattle, “Luminous Night” features accompaniment by Eyvind Kang on viola and Hans Tueber on alto flute expanding the signature sound of Ben Chasny’s guitar. Although scheduled for release in August on Drag City, I was lucky to acquire this album early and it has not been out of reach on many occasions. On “Luminous Night,” Ben Chasny expands his songwriting credit beyond the realm of ragas and incorporates doom-laced stories that ...
Mickey Edtinger : Austrian Artist Gone California :: Interview
Mickey Edtinger aka Mickey Me is an Austrian ex-pat artist currently residing in California. His pieces are interesting and otherworldly at times with an emphasis on alien landscapes, robots, women and plants. He is showing his work in a new show entitled "The New Breed" at Last Rites Gallery in NYC on July 31st. Prior to his show he offered a peek at his work and answered a few questions we had for him. 1. What inspires you when creating art? I usually dream away during work, driving or even a movie...building "Luftschloesser" (air castles). I see something that awakes my interest ...
Chet Zar : When Worlds Collide :: Interview
Chet Zar has been one of our favorite artists for a while and we recently had the opportunity to interview him regarding his show entitled “When Worlds Collide” featuring work by himself and his father the legendary James Zar. “When Worlds Collide” is at L’Imagerie Gallery in North Hollywood, California and the show runs until June 20th. 1. How has your father influenced your work? Have you seen any crossover influence into your father’s work? He exposed me very early to a lot of the fantasy artists like Frazetta and Boris Vallejo. I absorbed a lot from watching him paint and being surrounded ...
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Future of the Left : Travels With Myself and Another :: Review
Future of the Left return with their sophomore effort “Travels With Myself and Another” featuring more tirades against commercialism, society and almost everything in between from disgruntled lead Andy Falkous. Falkous has a right to be a little peeved at the way things are as society seems to have fallen off the deep end and gone in the proverbial... [Read more of this review]
God Help The Girl : God Help The Girl :: Review
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The Low Anthem offers a competent collection of Americana on “Oh My God Charlie Darwin.” Ranging in style from old-timey country music to lilting three part harmonies and Tom Waits infused raveups, it seems that The Low Anthem can do no wrong. The Low Anthem occupies the same swath of music inhabited by bands like Wilco and The Old Crow... [Read more of this review]
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Polly Scattergood : S/T :: Review
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