Milwaukee-based music troupe Field Report have set my ears all aglow with their current release Marigolden, courtesy of Partisan Records. This time out
bandleader Chris Porterfield reminisces melodically about the inevitable tolls taken by the passage of time, and prolonged distance from home and loved ones. Continue reading “field report | marigolden lp”
phox | phox
Wiscinsonites have reason to puff out their collective chests. Why? Well fellow brothers (and sister Monica Martin) in arms PHOX just released their beautiful self-titled debut album and it is an ode to joy. And if you heard, and fell head over heels with PHOX’s previous Confetti EP, expect more of the same here. No, not really expect more and more is exactly what their beautifully well structured album delivers. Continue reading “phox | phox”
phox | slow motion | official video
Baraboo, Wisconsin based band PHOX are by far my fav newish carnival band. And now I’ve yet another reason to lose my top hat over Monica Martin & Co. Check out the (band member) Zach Johnson-directed video for the track “Slow Motion“after the jump. Also, you just may want to grab Phox’s new, sort of, debut self-titled album. The songs are remastered and have a more finished quality than previous recordings (thanks Jeff Lipton). Keep your eyeballs peeled, the album drops June 24th courtesy of Partisan Records. You can, and surely may Pre-order at: Amazon or iTunes and at www. phoxband.com. Peace. Continue reading “phox | slow motion | official video”
field report // field report (our sunday best)
the sound carries over the airwaves into your heart like a lover’s soft whisper across the vast distance of a disheveled bed. and all the while a terrible, yet beautiful storm, rages just outside the sheltering walls. or mayhap it the division of continental divide or an argument which separates your hand from your heart’s desire. either way, these songs will make it better or so much worse. this music will draw you closer to some warmblooded body or acquaint you with circumstances or ponderances of self (or others) you’ve been putting off for better times or stronger whiskey.
field report the self-titled album, is all raw flesh and glistening bones. it is exposed nerve endings and the blatant confrontation of emotions all tangled up with whatever reality it finds you living, loving or hating. these are songs that feel long lived-in and as familiar as family, friends and foe alike. each bearable and unbearable melody is a continuance of some long-awaited conclusion finally chanced upon whether we’re ready to deal with ’em or not.
the opening track “fergus falls” guts you, spills your heart and soul before a black-sooted grate where gray-orange embers softly glow. and in this faint shimmering light you examine every past, present and future thought and rash decision you’ve ever made or made not. like archaic remains of runes or the damp tea leaves in the bottom of a chipped tea-cup these songs are a destiny all their own. and as the songs come forth one by one: “in the year of the get you alone,” “i am not waiting anymore” and on and anon. the heartfelt assault erodes your every worthless fortification.
so, by the time the final ode, “route 18” washes over your flesh; you’ve wrestled with jacob’s angel. you’re baptized, bruised and set straight anew. but like all second chances we’ll squander ’em so long as we’ve deep and dark-water songs like these to wade into and find the remedy of relief.
after the jump stream the entire album and know with certainty each song and all can be had via amazon or itunes . peace. Continue reading “field report // field report (our sunday best)”
jbm // stray ashes
Jesse Marchant, who records under his initials, JBM, was born and raised in the northeastern climes of the Adirondacks and Montreal, Canada. He latest album Stray Ashes is a force of human nature (really it is). This is an album of beautiful complexities and a bared soul. Listening to these songs is akin to finding a lost journal, discovering how the loves and longings of a stranger much similar to your own. You can stream the full album after the jump. Also, this fine album can also be purchased on Amazon and iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “jbm // stray ashes”
Dolorean – Black Hills Gold
Recently, a good friend of mine told me, “Keep doing what you’re doing, your strength is in your musical diversity.” To me her words spoke volumes, and it makes me hungrier and more determined to keep toiling away at this blog and getting the music out there, because in my mind genres are meaningless. Good music stands on it’s own two feet. Now, back to the music. Continue reading “Dolorean – Black Hills Gold”
Diamond Rugs – Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas? Bah Humbug! Well, we sincerely hope you can scrounge up some meager measure of joy to get you in the spirit of the season. If not you aren’t alone by far. Continue reading “Diamond Rugs – Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant”