Notes From The Record Room: Black Flag INSTRUMENTAL, $6.98 (and 40 Years Later)
Forty years ago, Black Flag released a four-track instrumental EP called The Process Of Weeding Out, an ambitious jazz-punk offering that further tested the constraints of hardcore and signaled that an end was close. I had thoughts, time, and a laptop.
In The Headphones: Agriculture, Water Damage
Agriculture’s upcoming album, The Spiritual Sound, was recently announced via the harrowing single “Bodhidharma.” Water Damage’s Instruments LP, along with their upcoming single-track live album, Live At Le Guess Who?, caught my attention.
What’s (Re)New?: KoenjiHyakkei, Unrest, Dome
More of a journal entry than a review, I’m spotlighting some reissues I recently acquired by Koenji Hyakkei, Unrest, and Dome (Wire’s Graham Lewis and Bruce Gilbert).
In The Headphones: Brueder Selke & Midori Hirano, Whitney Johnson & Lia Kohl, RSN, slow_the_tape, Devin Maxwell
With a mostly ambient focus, music from Brueder Selke & Midori Hirano, Whitney Johnson & Lia Kohl, RSN, slow_the_tape, Devin Maxwell is highlighted.
In The Headphones: clipping., SPELLLING, Daniel Carter & Ayumi Ishito, Eiko Ishibashi
The first full work week of 2025 brought with it new album announcements and songs from clipping., SPELLLING, Daniel Carter & Ayumi Ishito, and Eiko Ishibashi.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Bandcamp Edition — July Entries
This playlist was built from a Bandcamp rabbit hole. Enjoy.
Songs Vol. 4/8 - 4/12 — Jim White, Mandy Indiana, Cola, Eiko Ishibashi, Russian Baths, Thou, The Antikaroshi
Week 2 of April: More catching up on some overdue listening. Hear some new sounds by Jim White, Mandy-Indiana, Cola, Eiko Ishibashi, Russian Baths, Thou, and The Antikaroshi.
Music and Updates — Poetry Edition: Frances Chang, Erika Angell, Sunburned Hand of the Man
Poetry-leaning singles from Frances Chang, Erika Angell, and Sunburned Hand of the Man.
Music and Updates (1/8 - 1/12) — Phill Niblock, Ben Richter, TUTUPATU, Gouge Away, Pissed Jeans, Astrid Sonne
Some music-related updates for the week of 1/8-1/12. Featured are Phill Niblock, Ben Richter, TUTUPATU, Gouge Away, Pissed Jeans, and Astrid Sonne.