#245 – Low Love E by CYGO

It seems like a fitting gesture to say “good riddance” and send off #45 with a prominent Russian artist.  His political career began with the help of Russia so that’s who should provide the accompaniment to its demise.  This will go down as one of the ugliest and most embarrassing days in American history.  It’sContinue reading “#245 – Low Love E by CYGO”

#244 – XX by BaBa ZuLa

BaBa ZuLa is a Turkish psychedelic band from Istanbul.  Their unique sound is based around a Turkish stringed instrument called the saz, of which they use an electric version with an array of effects to create truly original sounds.  This album, 1997’s XX, commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the group and includes a B-side ofContinue reading “#244 – XX by BaBa ZuLa”

#243 – Soft Drop by Tuvaband

Up next on our randomness world tour, we visit with Norway’s Tuva Hellum Marschhäuser and her debut solo album.  It’s a beautiful collection of songs and sounds, punctuated by a really cool version of No Doubt’s “Just A Girl.”  I’m sure I’ve mentioned that I don’t usually care for covers being included in a studioContinue reading “#243 – Soft Drop by Tuvaband”

#242 – Say Goodbye to Memory Den by DYGL

Continuing with our current theme of arbitrary multicultural selections, I found today’s album with a search for “Asian indie rock” on Spotify.  It delivered what it promised and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I’m not sure what better or easier route I can take to discover new, non-American artists, so this will have to do forContinue reading “#242 – Say Goodbye to Memory Den by DYGL”

#238 – Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez by Gorillaz

On the penultimate day of a shitty year, with very little to look forward to in the near future, it seemed to be the perfect day to check in on the current status of Gorillaz, a group that I listened to a decent amount in college.  This album is probably not the best to judgeContinue reading “#238 – Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez by Gorillaz”

#237 – Microdosio by Papadosio

This is very fun and entertaining album by a spacey, jazzy jam band from North Carolina.  The theme of this album – medicinal mushroom varietals – is certainly fitting for this, a year in which we could all use a little assistance with our coping skills, and microdosing is certainly an effective remedy to manyContinue reading “#237 – Microdosio by Papadosio”