Author Archives: eddiespageti

I’ve been listening to a couple of singles featuring these ladies for quite a while. One is from their 2014 album and one is their appearance on a track by The War on Drugs. This, their latest album, is going to be in the regular rotation for some time.

I’m not sure which I like more: the name of this band or the title of this album. I just heard about them because of their collaborative EP with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. It’s both a great band name and a fun, if not a bit risky, situation to find yourself in whileContinue reading “#745 – A Laughing Death in Meatspace by Tropical Fuck Storm”

I always love a good, stony hard rock album, and this one does not disappoint. With their combination of heavy grooves and silly mythological themes, these Belgian rockers are now on my “must see live” list. This was a recommendation from a friend whose musical tastes mesh so well with my own, I never giveContinue reading “#744 – King by Gnome”

I’ve had a Sylvan Esso song on my most frequently used playlist for quite a while, so this dip into their catalog is long overdue.

I saw these guys at Hollywood’s Fonda Theater about 5 years ago. They played one of the longest continuous live sets I’ve ever seen, going on stage around 9:15p and playing until 2a. In addition to the length, it was also one of the rowdiest non-metal shows I’ve ever been to. I was recovering fromContinue reading “#742 – Gypsy Punks by Gogol Bordello”

Happy birthday to me. Here, in the middle of my 2-day concert run – last night Sigur Ros, tonight Bastille – I’ve been gifted with this excellent album selection. Thanks to all for the birthday wishes!

My dad went to see The Who last night at Boston Garden. Their current tour features a full orchestra. Once again, a quick Spotify check shows me how little of the catalog of a classic band I am truly aware of. I decided to go back and listen to their 1965 album to hear theContinue reading “#740 – My Generation by The Who”

I heard about this artist from a subreddit discussing people’s favorite trippy music. While I can’t agree that this would be my choice to accompany a psychedelic experience, it truly goes to show that there is no accounting for taste.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a literal plant-based album before, but this one certainly delivers what it promises: music named after plants. Maybe it’s also music intended for plants, though? To be continued in Plant Music, Vol. 2…

One of my favorite ways to explore new music is through the themed and curated playlists on Spotify. This one comes from the Peaceful Indie Ambient playlist. You’re probably sitting there thinking “no shit, that’s the whole point of them.” And to that I say fair enough. I’m just trying to come up with betterContinue reading “#737 – Planetarium by Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner and James McAlister”