You may wonder, “Why is Jessica delivering pizzas in North Haven, an hour away from where she lives?” Surely a valid question… The reason is that Apizza Grande’s North Haven location has recently become my family’s business. And in the name of the Family Business, I took what we’ll call a “paid winter internship” there… Continue reading Listening Lately: Delivery Jams Part II ft. King Witch, Curse the Son, and Norse Mythology
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AltCtrlToob: New Videos from Last Legion and The Absence
On this first edition of AltCtrlToob, check out brand-new videos from Last Legion and The Absence! NYC Viking metal outfit Last Legion just released a video for “God Ov Chaos,” a track off their sophomore album Muspelheim. Performance shots alternate between a shirtless black metal guy chained up in an abandoned factory, with blood dripping on him… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: New Videos from Last Legion and The Absence
Album Review: Power, by Staring Into Nothing
California trio Staring Into Nothing released their album Power via Antares Records in November 2017, featuring twelve tracks of politically minded, piano-focused prog rock. The single “Big Brother” shows their penchant for commentary, but the lyrics are a little too “on the nose” for my taste: Opening track “Puritans” was more nuanced and included some nods… Continue reading Album Review: Power, by Staring Into Nothing
Listening Lately, the Delivery Jams Edition: Corrosion of Conformity, Kings and Liars, Myrkur, and BCAD
There’s a new feather in my side hustle cap: pizza delivery girl. You know what the best thing about delivering pizzas is? The tips. And the second-best thing? The fact that you’re getting paid to drive around listening to music. The first burned disc to go into the CD player this Saturday was Seven Scrolls… Continue reading Listening Lately, the Delivery Jams Edition: Corrosion of Conformity, Kings and Liars, Myrkur, and BCAD
Listening Lately: Snowpocalypse 2018
Two snow days in a row? Perfect time to go through the ol’ inbox and find some new tunes. These two bands are completely unrelated musically, but both happened to have some eye-catching videos. Enjoy! The Bad Larrys The Bad Larrys – Deep Space Radio from The Bad Larrys on Vimeo. This Philadelphia surf band… Continue reading Listening Lately: Snowpocalypse 2018
Single Review: “Contradict” by E-Fire
Portland, Oregon solo artist E-Fire recently released his debut single, “Contradict.” The angry electronica offering channels Nine Inch Nails and Korn, painting a noisy soundscape of desperation, angst, and of course contradiction. Have a listen: Describing his tunes as “music to bang to” on the project’s Facebook page, this single’s lyrics and atmosphere are certainly… Continue reading Single Review: “Contradict” by E-Fire
Baldwin’s Choice: Arvo Pärt
Sometimes the best music is the kind that transcends its composer. I’m not talking about some prog rocker’s ridiculous concept album about worshiping leaves, or some self-important indie rocker making the end of a relationship with his girlfriend into a pseudo-intellectual lecture on depression. I’m talking about musical notes that are written, organized and played… Continue reading Baldwin’s Choice: Arvo Pärt