Sean Caldwell 10/12/25 Sean Caldwell 10/12/25

What’s (Re)New?: Two Decades of Pink by Boris and Way Their Crept by Grouper

Celebrating twenty years, Relapse Records is reissuing two Boris albums, Pink and dronevil, as deluxe and expanded editions. Way Their Crept, the first album from Grouper (Liz Harris), is also blowing out its twentieth candle and being reissued later this year by kranky.

Sean Caldwell 9/6/25 Sean Caldwell 9/6/25

Sorting Through Browser Tabs: August Playlist

August’s playlist includes singles from Osees, Agriculture, Rafiq Bhatia, Sunflowers, Nuclear Dudes, Ritual Mass, pôt-pot, Snōōper, Automatic, Slow Crush, and more.

Sean Caldwell 8/22/25 Sean Caldwell 8/22/25

Notes From The Record Room: The Necks, Guerilla Toss, Dag och Natt, IRK, Anna von Hausswolff, SQUANDERERS

A few words regarding new singles by The Necks, Guerilla Toss, Dag och Natt, IRK, Anna von Hausswolff, and SQUANDERERS.

Sean Caldwell 8/11/25 Sean Caldwell 8/11/25

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.

Sean Caldwell 7/23/25 Sean Caldwell 7/23/25

Notes From The Record Room: Ozzy…

Some long overdue words in memory of Ozzy Osbourne…

Sean Caldwell 6/22/25 Sean Caldwell 6/22/25

Notes From The Record Room: Mid-June Updates, SUMAC & Moor Mother, Sly-Brian-Dylan, Girls Against Boys

Breaking the silence: Following personal updates, there’s a review of the SUMAC / Moor Mother collaboration, The Film, and some show notes from a recent gig headlined by Girls Against Boys.

Sean Caldwell 4/1/25 Sean Caldwell 4/1/25

Sorting Through Browser Tabs: March Playlist

The third month of 2025 is behind us and the latest playlist is up! Check out tracks by Bruit ≤, Pyres, NOISEPICKER, mclusky, L.A. Witch, Eiko Ishibashi, Divide And Dissolve, AMENRA, CHIME OBLIVION, loscil and more.

Sean Caldwell 3/24/25 Sean Caldwell 3/24/25

Show Notes: “That guy was poetry in motion…” — Helmet at Underground Arts, 3/22/25

A few words about Helmet’s 30th anniversary performance of their 1994 album, Betty.

Sean Caldwell 2/28/25 Sean Caldwell 2/28/25

Notes From The Record Room: Kraftwerk, Cloakroom, Apparitions, Lookers, David Grubbs, Orchid

Some thoughts-turned-copy on Kraftwerk, Cloakroom, Apparitions, Lookers, David Grubbs, and Orchid.

Sean Caldwell 1/20/25 Sean Caldwell 1/20/25

Notes From The Record Room: Bob Dylan, FACS, SUMAC & Moor Mother, The Jesus Lizard, Golem Mécanique

Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks turned 50 and I had some thoughts on new tracks by FACS, SUMAC & Moor Mother, The Jesus Lizard, and Golem Mecanique

Sean Caldwell 12/18/24 Sean Caldwell 12/18/24

What’s (Re)New?: Favorite Reissues of 2024

2024 is about to close, so I’m listing my personal favorite “old/new” albums. These are my top 5 reissues.

Sean Caldwell 9/7/24 Sean Caldwell 9/7/24

What’s (Re)New? — NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, Helmet

New acquaintances and reconnection, I typed out some thoughts regarding recently purchased reissues from NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, and Helmet.

Sean Caldwell 6/30/24 Sean Caldwell 6/30/24

Notes From The Record Room: Halfway To The Finish Line (or, How’s 2024 Looking?)

We’re halfway through 2024. As I continue to enjoy what’s turning out to be a good year for music, here’s my current assortment of favorite albums for the year.

Sean Caldwell 5/30/24 Sean Caldwell 5/30/24

From The Headphones — Six Organs Of Admittance, Beak>, Belong, Bangladeafy, Thou

Last week of May: A review of Time Is Glass by Six Organs Of Admittance, a few words about >>>> by Beak>, two new tracks from Belong’s upcoming Realistic IX, a track from Bangladeafy’s Vulture album, and a video stream of Thou’s Umbilical.

Sean Caldwell 4/16/24 Sean Caldwell 4/16/24

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.

Sean Caldwell 4/9/24 Sean Caldwell 4/9/24

Songs Vol. 4/1 - 4/5 — Steph Richards, NAIMA, John Escreet, O ZORN!, Oh Hiroshima, UFOMAMMUT, SUMAC

Week 1 of April: Catching up on some overdue listening. Check out new tracks from Steph Richards, NAIMA, John Escreet, O ZORN!, Oh Hiroshima, UFOMAMMUT, and SUMAC.