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Mogwai: How To Be A Werewolf [Video]

Andy Fenstermaker
January 31, 2011January 31, 2011

To me, Mogwai‘s music, were I to pare it down to a single description, portrays a journey in progress. This video conveys that thought; there’s always that sense that something big will happen, whether or not it ultimately comes to pass. “How To Be A Werewolf” never reaches that anthemic moment, that climactic explosion, but it moves forward through life as would a calming daydream. Transcendence comes to pass and we are more aware of our existence through the experience. Read More »Mogwai: How To Be A Werewolf [Video]

The Orchids: The Girl & The Soldier [mp3]

Andy Fenstermaker
November 4, 2010November 3, 2010

From the remnants of Sarah Records and the twee movement come The Orchids, who have spent the past few decades mastering their craft. The band has a new record out now on Pebble Records, and their song “The Girl & The Soldier” comes from it. What makes the song so endearing is accompaniment by the Cairn String Quartet, who has also worked with Camera Obscura. The song itself is relaxed and laid back, soft and slow. It’s the perfect ballad for an indie pop slow dance, and nerds everywhere will rejoice upon hearing it. I know I did. Read More »The Orchids: The Girl & The Soldier [mp3]

The Vaselines: I Hate The 80s [mp3]

Andy Fenstermaker
July 1, 2010June 30, 2010

Oh man, this is pretty amazing. In their first release in… what, like, 20 years? Yeah, The Vaselines are finally… Read More »The Vaselines: I Hate The 80s [mp3]

Spaghetti Anywhere: Incredible Hulk [Video]

Andy Fenstermaker
April 6, 2010April 6, 2010

This video by Spaghetti Anywhere, for some odd reason, reminds me of DZR:P’s “Oh Short Ribs”. It’s bizarre and a bit past the line of being downright creepy. Despite the oddities, there’s a certain brilliance and genius behind the video that cannot be denied. Yes, “Incredible Hulk” by Spaghetti Anywhere follows a similar path. It makes you feel awkward for watching, yet there’s blatant honesty as seen when the band sings I go crazy when I think of you. A hazy woman appears, and the awkwardness bleeds away — you get the impression there’s a lot of emotion behind the song, even if it isn’t conveyed in such a manner. Read More »Spaghetti Anywhere: Incredible Hulk [Video]

Spaghetti Anywhere: Spaghetti Anywhere [Album Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
February 23, 2010February 21, 2010

Four bizarre folksy indie-pop songs; that’s what you get with Spaghetti Anywhere‘s self-titled EP, out this week. They possess a slight jangle in guitar, feature mechanical drums and an occasional keyboard line. There’s a major shuffle in the guitar that adds in highly upbeat hooks. And the band slaps in some extremely unique vocals and lyrics. Read More »Spaghetti Anywhere: Spaghetti Anywhere [Album Review]

Jack James: Lights Off, Headphones On [Album Review]

Ron Trembath
January 14, 2010January 11, 2010

There has been alot of grief giving in popular culture about simple man and acoustic guitar rock. America can find a way to relish on the bad of everything. The “bro”-worthy Dave Matthews or Ben Harper are now being laughed at. Glasgow, Scotland apparently feels the same way at times. But, like our soft-core heroes at home, they have an artist who does not give a damn. One Jack James is here to show the beauty of wordplay with his intriguing debut album Lights Off, Headphones On. Read More »Jack James: Lights Off, Headphones On [Album Review]