Named after a fictionalized Mediterranean town where an enigmatic protagonist explores the themes of vacation, unreliable memory, idealized love, and the confusion evoked by time passing, Fialta‘s music is a seemingly perfect fit. There is a quality in songs like “Photographs” and “Cars” fit the carefree nature of vacations and hints of an underlying timeless romanticism. Read More »Fialta Releases Orchestral Pop LP “Summer Winter”
I’ve become disenchanted with Washington in the Spring and Fall. I am of the disposition that when the rains return, it is time to hole up inside and hibernate. Unfortunately, in the Pacific Northwest, that time is most of the time. Rain pours — I crawl into bed and listen to its incessant patter on the roof above. I have a feeling WL knows what I’m talking about. Read More »WL: You’re Not Really Here
I quite liked Quiet Life‘s 2011 release Big Green, which I noted in my coverage of their dual video for “Cave Country” and “No Surprise”. The band returns in October with their follow-up. “Devil’s Kin” is the first track to debut off the new album, Wild Pack, and it finds Quiet Life continuing with a very Pacific Northwest sound. Read More »Quiet Life Returns with ‘Wild Pack’
It’s hard to believe that Elf Power is almost 20 years old band. The group formed in 1994 as part of the famed Elephant 6 collective, and on October 1 will release their thirteenth proper LP. The new album is called Sunlight on the Moon and will be released October 1 via Darla and Orange Twin.
Read More »Elf Power to Release “Sunlight on the Moon” October 1
About a month ago, I played “Chameleon” by Therese Aune on my weekly KSVR radio show. I remember the song being as lovely orchestral folk-pop with a strong European influence. Hailing from Norway, her track fit nicely amidst songs by Lou Doillon and Cheyenne Mize. Now that I have her new LP in hand, I have to revise my previous presumptions. In particular, I must add a word: Therese Aune’s music is haunting. Read More »Therese Aune Creates Haunting Orchestral Pop
Listen to “Sandy” and you’ll get a slight glimpse of what Jackson Scott has to offer. Melbourne, Scott’s new album, highlights the song amidst eleven others. Memorable melodies keep the vocal hooks plenty, while the instrumentation maintains a generous level of acoustic lo-fi greatness. Read More »Jackson Scott: Great Lo Fi Weirdness
Yep, I’m getting married in a few days, so I figured it was time to put together a love-themed radio show. I tried to keep it centered around positive love songs, but with indie music, but a few oddities slipped in. In true form, I also made it my latest vinyl-only night.
Read More »Fense is Getting Married! Love Song Night on KSVR
Listening to the new single, “Sleeping in a Hammock,†from Canadian three piece The Morals is like following a winding yellow brick road — yet finding gold at the end of the road instead of the Wicked Witch of the West. With its thought-provoking lyrics and winding feel changes, I would not be surprised if it became an indie “song of the summer†staple for 2013. Read More »The Morals: Sleeping in a Hammock
It’s summer here in Skagit, and that means the Farmer’s Market is back, it’s time for summer house projects, the Seattle to Portland bike ride is coming up, and the days are, quite frankly, way too long. Light at 4am, light until 10pm; it makes for some early mornings and late (yeah, I’m getting old) evenings. Summer also means less time for FensePost, so bear with me/the site. Especially during the month of July.
Read More »KSVR Radio Show: From a Garage on a Hot Summer Day
The Everywheres’ self-titled LP is out later this month on Father/Daughter Records. “Someone Disappeared” is the lead single from the band, who’s catchy hooks delightfully infect every aspect of the song.
