by snoadmin | Apr 20, 2015 | Archives-old
Americana from amish countryHonky tonk piano, sloppy recording, and church organs used in a folk/country style find themselves all over Bit By The Fang. Fans of tThe Band, fans of late Bob Dylan, fans of early Dr. Dog rejoice! Bit By The Fang represents what those...
by snoadmin | Apr 20, 2015 | Archives-old
Cool British guys making southern, soulful musicAfter listening to their whole album and not just a single I definitely like Young Fathers more now. FYI they are performing this summer in Montreal at Osheaga. I feel like this music could’ve been played at a...
by snoadmin | Apr 20, 2015 | Archives-old
Bopadop beeboo dabop BOPDAPERBOOBAPBEEPBop English does not lie, on his latest release the bop is… constant. The album opens with the clang-jangle of a piano, and continues with the twang-bang-crash of a southern electric guitar. Bop English’s...
by snoadmin | Apr 20, 2015 | Archives-old
GIRL GOT SOUL“Why did you spend,” Staples begins, “your good fortune on me?” I think this short line in itself is more provocative and thoughtful that most lyrics from most contemporary artists. Accented by self-respect, confidence, and self-awareness, Staples...
by snoadmin | Apr 20, 2015 | Archives-old
Nuanced, angsty dreampop.This album opens with a droning synthy spread placed over a methodically drum beat reminiscent of Neu! krautrock. Even more in the way of Neu!, the opener, “Roswell” even includes a long melodic water synth solo that adds a sentiment of...