Noisy, rocking, distorted: I like those things. The songs are reminiscent of the more structured aspects of Sonic Youth or Ty Segall. The nine songs and thirty minutes are to the point, but with plenty of room for the guitar … Continued
With Grounded, Cleveland’s own Uno Lady has created an engaging and gratifying guide to mediation. The epitome of “headphone music”, the tracks here are anchored by all manner of ambient sound design and complex vocal harmony. The artist’s stated goal … Continued
The feeling of calmness while getting onto a bus, but not knowing why you got on the bus, and where is the bus even going. Hiss, pop, ding, hiss, then some layers. I’m not sure where all the sounds are … Continued
Some musical works play like poetry, and Half Gringa’s latest release “Force to Recon” is certainly one of them. With gems of lines like “I don’t know your feelings by their first name” or “We didn’t need to drive 900 … Continued
Invisible Cartoons have been performing their eclectic “smile rock” tunes around the midwest for eight years. This Chicago area quintet combines their diverse tastes in soul, metal, indie rock, and funk to create a unique and uplifting sound that all … Continued
A wistful set of mainly acoustic guitar/vocal tracks by Kalamazoo’s own Knifetomeatyou. The vocals are multi-layered and evocative, with songs painting portraits of longing, love, and everyday scenery. It plays like a Sunday afternoon, gradual, but brief at the same … Continued
On April 22nd, during the peak of lockdown isolation and anxiety, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Lindsey Joy Ward unobtrusively released her debut EP In Bloom. It was a grey, dismal spring day, not yet furnished with the promise of summer greenery, nor was … Continued
Brbra Bush does not sound like the mundane funk bands that you hear at brewery festivals, thank goodness (and sorry). This vinyl release combines two previous albums from this jumbo sized Chicago funk band. Lets start with the vinyl, 100% … Continued
From the venerable Lansing-based GTG Records, we have this gem of basement rock by the Soods. Jason Roy’s songs feature eclectic and layered arrangements, lyrics touching on the uncertainties of life, all delivered with a world weariness that makes perfect … Continued
I’ve always thought February was the worst month, and I’m feeling that even harder this year. But I’m prepared to be swept away to a sunnier, beachier place by putting this compilation on repeat. “Beach Boys Club Vol. 1: Don’t … Continued