Monthly Archives: April 2021

It’s always nice to come across an album organically while going about my day. In this case it was on a Pandora station that I heard at a friends’ house. I should mention that said friend has recommended some excellent albums in the past, so I was planning to request some more selections anyways whenContinue reading “#339 – Songs to Make Up To by Ta-Ku”

Another opportunity to listen to a new album on the day of it’s release. This one is the latest solo effort from Page from Phish. It’s a collection of some very ethereal, atmospheric music that seems like it would make a great score for a moody, contemplative sci-fi film. Or a high-concept and slow-moving videoContinue reading “#338 – Maybe We’re The Visitors by Page McConnell”

I’ve been following the career of HAIM for years, since I became obsessed with their song “Forever.” I then saw them at Bonnaroo and was supremely impressed with their live show. This album is another impressive offering from this trio of sisters. I added several of these songs to my go-to playlists and have alreadyContinue reading “#337 – Women In Music, Part III by HAIM”

I worked on a pilot for a new tv show today that involved Iggy Azalea, so it seemed like an obvious choice to listen to an album of hers. She was super entertaining and great to work with, which is a relief in such a situation. The talent on a tv show can really makeContinue reading “#336 – In My Defense by Iggy Azalea”

This is a fantastic tribute album collaboration by one of indie rock’s most prolific bands. If I have to tell you who they are paying tribute to, I’m not sure if we can be friends. These are some really great versions of these classic songs, performed with quite the array of collaborators. The Lips haveContinue reading “#335 – With A Little Help From My Fwends by The Flaming Lips”

Getting back to work is a blessing and a curse. It certainly is good to be out of the house doing anything, but all of the indoors time has drastically warped my view of what it is important to spend time on. It’s a sort of interesting sociological experiment to see how people can adaptContinue reading “#334 – Soft Sounds From Another Planet by Japanese Breakfast”

I love me some instrumental mood music. These guys are right in the middle of something Tycho and Sigur Ros, two of my favorites. This pick also marks my long overdue return to the world of Asian artists. This might actually be only the second or third Japanese artist that I have picked as well,Continue reading “#333 – Chiyu by Lycoriscoris”

Had to pick some DMX today after his overdose and heart attack last night. I realize this is a greatest hits album, but it’s the only recording of his that I haven’t listened to. I wish him well, and hopefully he comes through this and is able to get the help he needs. This hasContinue reading “#332 – The Definition of X: Pick of the Litter by DMX”

Back to Africa today, specifically Mali, in case you missed the album title. Interestingly, this husband and wife duo are both blind and met at a school for the blind in the mid-70s.

As I have been discovering all of these new artists, I’ve been trying to find at least a little biographical information about each artist.  Their backstories are as varied and diverse as their work, or themselves.  Unfortunately, and perhaps essentially to the development of many artists, many of these stories are tragic.  Such is theContinue reading “#330 – Firefly by Emily Remler”