I just couldn’t narrow it down to a top 50 this year, so this is a top 50 plus a few. A lot of great stuff this year, so I’m happy to celebrate some of my favorites here. If you check it out from top to bottom you’ll get a lot of clues as to what will be on my final albums list. Order … Continue reading Top Songs Of 2015
Yesterday Fort Frances released the second single from the 5-song EP No One Needs To Know Our Name(the first is called “Anonymous”). “These Are The Mountains Moving” is a slow-moving, heavily combustible rock song that feels like it could explode at any second. The piano interlude after the first verse and chorus is like a little breather before the guitars and synth come in with … Continue reading Two Great New Songs From Chicago Artists
On their last big tour through the States The Airborne Toxic Event brought along American Authors. The supporting acts tune “Best Day Of My Life” has been spinning 50 times a day at radio stations across this nation ever since. On the current tour, TATE is being supported by In The Valley Below. The synth-pop quartet are far more interesting for your ears, and singers … Continue reading The Airborne Toxic Event-Adjacent: 2 New Songs By Bands Related To TATE
After the James Joyce-like recap of the Way Over Yonder Fest yesterday, I’m taking it easy and just hitting you with a couple cool things out this week. I’m not going to get into it too much and just let the music speak for itself. Our old friend Patrick from The Poison Control Center has a new project called Gloom Balloon-it’s just him and Chris … Continue reading New Singles (Quick Hits For A Lazy Day)
I get a lot of music submissions every week, and I’m grateful that bands and artists are seeing out my opinion (and the little exposure that provides). I really like listening to everything and getting to know the bands that send me stuff. One thing I don’t really dig is reviewing singles. I’ve mentioned this before, but anyone can strike gold once. I want to … Continue reading Emptying My Inbox, part 1
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