The Secret Society of the Sonic Six – Pickup EP

The Secret Society of the Sonic Six was one of Los Angeles’ greatest bands.  They were something like a jitter-funk version of Tuxedomoon and early Yello with the foundation of a hip B-movie soundtrack vibe.  They were stunning onstage, and I really do hope that they start playing again.

JOHN 3:16 & EISENLAGER – De Lumière et d’Obscurité

This will be a tough one to review, I’m afraid.  Mind you, it’s not about the music, which is stellar as our dear friend JOHN 3:16’s hellscapes never disappoint, nor the elegantly rhythmic grooves of EISENLAGER, who pairs magnificently well with Philippe Gerber’s lush compositions.  This EP is more to Continue Reading