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.
Notes From The Record Room: Bandcamp Friday (John Dwyer & Desperate Living), The Jesus Lizard, Swans
Some Bandcamp Friday purchases are discussed along with the third new single from The Jesus Lizard’s upcoming new Record Store Day EP. Also, a new Swans album is up for pre-order.
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: January Playlist
The first playlist of 2025 is posted. Check out tracks by Kathryn Mohr, Maud The Moth, -(16)-, Open Head, Vacuous, Mess Esque, CocoRosie, Guiltless, BACKXWASH, Gus Baldwin & The Sketch and many more.
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
Single Premiere — “Isochronism” by Forty Feet Tall
“Isochronism,” the new single and video from Portland garage-psych quartet, Forty Feet Tall, premieres today.
From The Headphones — The Red Scare, Daniel Carter / Telepathic Band, The Mercury Impulse, Moiii
Some post-Independence Day thoughts and feelings: A review of the Smoky Mountain High compilation by The Red Scare, some appreciation for Telepathic Mysteries, Vol. 2 by Daniel Carter and The Telepathic Band, and two new electro-tied tracks from THE MERCURY IMPULSE and Moiii.
Notes From The Record Room: Melt-Banana (Live), Butthole Surfers, Osees, Fucked Up, SSD
Playing witness and listener, some thoughts on a recent live event and other music-related goings on which include a teaser for a Butthole Surfers documentary, new singles, and an upcoming SSD reissue.
The Jesus Lizard: “Hide And Seek”
“Hide And Seek” is the first single from a new album by The Jesus Lizard.
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.
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for March 2024
March’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
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.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for January 2024
January’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
Moor Mother: “Guilty” (feat. Lonnie Holley, Raia Was & Mary Lattimore)
Camae Ayew, (a.k.a. Moor Mother), is releasing a new album titled The Great Bailout, which will be out via ANTI- on 3/8/24. “Guilty” is a new track from the album.
Songs Vol. 1/15 - 1/19 — VR Sex, Trash Fiasco, Lime Garden, Tomato Flower, The Body & Dis Fig
Heard a few singles this week: VR Sex, Trash Fiasco, Lime Garden, Tomato Flower, and The Body & Dis Fig.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for October 2023
October’s playlist is ready to review and reject.
This Week’s Listening: RITUAL/HABIT/CEREMONY, Mint Field, BLACK TO COMM, Off World, SLIFT, Tashi Dorji
I had a few thoughts on the new album by RITUAL/HABIT/CEREMONY and some tracks by Mint Field, BLACK TO COMM, Off World, SLIFT, and Tashi Dorji.
Current Listening: Sam Prekop / John McEntire / The Soft Pink Truth, Matmos
Matmos and Matmos-adjacent projects spotlighted: A Yellow Robe Remixes by Sam Prekop / John McEntire and The Soft Pink Truth and new singles from Matmos’s upcoming LP, Return To Archive.
Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Playlist for August 2023
So, August wasn’t as productive as I’d hoped it would be. The playlist is a little late, but hopefully you’ll enjoy some of these selections. Thanks for checking in.