the builders and the butchers

The Builders And The Butchers: Western Medicine (Album Review)

Andy Fenstermaker
July 24, 2013September 18, 2013

I was quite disappointed by the single The Cave Singers gave us off their fourth LP, Naomi. It lacked the grittiness of their prior work; that gritty sound is what really set that band apart from others in the folk-rock realm. It was enough to not dig further. Enter Portland collective The Builders And The Butchers. Both bands formed in 2007 and both encompass that somewhat raw folk-rock sound favored in the Pacific Northwest. Read More »The Builders And The Butchers: Western Medicine (Album Review)

Song, By Toad [Label Spotlight]

Andy Fenstermaker
February 15, 2010February 13, 2010

Song, By Toad Records is a little label introduced to me by friend and FensePost favorite Jon Rooney (Virgin of the Birds, Abandoned Love Records). It all began as a blog based in Edinburgh which, like this blog, posts album reviews, various features and podcasts (coming soon to this blog). With each release containing between 300 and 500 handmade copies, the label, like the blog, is devoted to supporting their local scene but isn’t above giving a hefty nod to those across the globe. Read More »Song, By Toad [Label Spotlight]

KEXP Announces 7th Annual Yule Benefit

Andy Fenstermaker
November 2, 2009November 2, 2009

KEXP has announced details behind their 7th Annual Yule Benefit, happening this year on Saturday, December 12 at Neumos in Seattle. Showcasing select favorites from the Northwest, concert-goers will not only be treated to excellent performances by the likes of The Thermals, The Cave Singers, The Builders And The Butchers, and Grand Hallway, they’ll also be supporting KEXP. Read More »KEXP Announces 7th Annual Yule Benefit