Harae – Kagura

Words fail to describe the beauty of this release, even if it is an acidic beauty.  Harae are a band run by beloved friends, and both innovative musicians in their own right.  Combined, however, they have made magic, especially if you like a harsh wall of noise cascading over you Continue Reading

Skyjelly – Spirit Guide م​​​ر​​​ش​​​د ح​​​ق​​​ي​​​ق​​​ة (Mahorka Edition)

Boston’s Skyjelly are a bit of a revelation for me.  They sound like a post-punk band infused with the power of Krautrock bands like Faust or the British trio This Heat.  One of the best of the year so far!

Shūko No Omit – 秘密の回顧録 (Secret Memoir)

Ramble Records out of Australia have published a unique album here – one that should be seen as a modern psychedelic rock masterpiece.  From their Bandcamp site: “Shūko No Omit, the name of the band, featuring Yonju Miyaoka on guitar and Vocals, his older brother Taiju Sugimori on bass and Continue Reading

Arrowounds – Therianthrope Series

A post-punk/ethereal gem has been bestowed upon us by our friends at Lost Tribe Sounds.  Arrowounds tie together influences from bands like, “Can, Bark Psychosis, Young Gods, Slowdive, Durutti Column, Seefeel and much of early 4AD,” according to the band bio, but there is an element that makes this band Continue Reading

Mark Stewart – VS

The indie world lost a giant on April 21st with the passing of Mark Stewart.  In his honor, I share a compilation album featuring the crème de la crème of alternative, industrial, reggae and dub music coming out in full force to remix and cut up Stewart’s works.  Featured on Continue Reading