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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”

I was very excited to share this album with a friend who has been a prolific contributor to the NAAD catalog. Naturally, when I sent it to him, he already knew it well. He then went on to school me on its origin, being the secret side project of XTC. If there’s one thing thatContinue reading “#1025 – Chips From The Chocolate Fireball by The Dukes of Stratosphear”

This album came up in a conversation on Reddit about bands to check out for Ween fans. Now that I’ve heard it, I can see how it might have been an inspiration for Ween’s country album, which is excellent, but not for everyone.

These guys are masters at creating a musical mood with their eclectic, instrumental works. They feature a lot of samples and sound bites from classic film scores and the early days of hip hop. I’ve made no secret of my affinity for instrumental artists. Many of may favorites fall into the ethereal post-rock genre, soContinue reading “#1023 – All News Is Good News by Surprise Chef”

This is one of the artists who defined what came to be called the chill wave genre. His style has naturally developed over the years, taking on elements from the evolution of the various music scenes that have come and gone in that time. It’s yet another addition to my list of catalogs to diveContinue reading “#1022 – Purple Noon by Washed Out”