Author Archives: eddiespageti

I was surprised to learn that this artist is Italian, from a small mountain village outside Parma. From the instrumentation and general vibe of this album, I had assumed that they would’ve been from somewhere in Asia. That might just be because they were recommended following a Kikagaku Moyo album. Just shows how easily IContinue reading “#1035 – The Golden Pool by Upapayãma”

A lot of people’s eyes roll back in their head when you mention anything to do with Phish, so it’s always fun when one of their side projects comes out. These often feature serious departures from the normal Phish style. This album, for example, features some cool material that is more reminiscent of some ofContinue reading “#1034 – January by Page McConnell & Trey Anastasio”

Despite the fact that he was gone from Pink Floyd by the time they achieved their most prolific accomplishments, there is no denying that Syd was the founder of the feast, who brought together the elements that we all grew up listening to and loving. Just listening to some of his solo work really highlightsContinue reading “#1033 – The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett”

This album is definitely not going to be for everyone, but what is? This guy makes some really cool, spacey saxophone-based jazz and is quite the prolific recording artist. He released an album on March 13, 2020 – the day the Covid lockdown started, in case that date didn’t land with you – and hasContinue reading “#1032 – COOKUP by Sam Gendel”

I found out about this band while learning about the band How to Destroy Angels, which is a side project of Trent Reznor’s, featuring his wife Mariqueen Maandig – one of the singers from West Indian Girl – and his frequent collaborator Atticus Ross. Of course, anything Trent is involved in will immediately draw myContinue reading “#1031 – self-titled by West Indian Girl”

I’ve always been very selective about the parts of the jam band scene that I care to listen to. I know that nothing is right for everybody, as I am so fond of saying, but I feel like I’m more open-minded and eclectic than most in my listening habits. Usually, I can find some appealingContinue reading “#1030 – Bloom by Dogs in a Pile”

Sometimes the road that leads to my selection of the day weaves and winds through more unusual territory than others. I saw a picture of the guitarist on a message board about guitar mods asking about the special extra pickup he uses (Submarine pro, btw. Check it out if you’re into guitars at all. It’sContinue reading “#1029 – Onnellinen sukupolvi by Ursus Factory”

In keeping with one of this blog’s oldest traditions – learning about a band through an obituary – today’s selection came to my attention following the tragic death of their bass player, Steve Mackey. It’s always cool and fun learning about a little-known band with a cult following, but it’s even better when you’re discoveringContinue reading “#1028 – Different Class by Pulp”

I came across a Reddit discussion today which was discussing Kikagaku Moyo, one of my favorite artists that I have learned about in the process of this blog. They just went on indefinite hiatus, unfortunately for me, as I was not able to see them live on what may prove to be their last USContinue reading “#1027 – Sensoria by Dhidalah”

I guess there’s no pressure to put out albums when you are as high profile and busy as Skrillex. His 2015 collaboration with Diplo, Jack Ü, has long been my favorite edm album, and has kept me on the lookout for new music from both of them. Last month came the payoff, when Skrillex releasedContinue reading “#1026 – Quest For Fire by Skrillex”