This is my new band's demo. Two-piece hardcore grunge from Baton Rouge, LA aka Punk Capital of the Universe.
Short cassette run coming soon. I recorded this on Megan's Ross 4-track straight to cassette with limited resources and know-how. Enjoy.
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August Mix
Hi, how are you? That's great.
I'm hitting the road next weekend to play a few shows on the East Coast, so I figured I ought to make a lil mix to alternately piss off/please my bandmates. I don't think any of them will enjoy all of these songs, but each of them will probably be into one or more. They're just lucky I didn't upload that Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror" 45 that I like to play at 33 1/2.
Since we play loud and heavy music, I figured I should steer clear of most of that stuff.
Tracklist:
1. Freda Payne - Band of Gold
On our recent excursion to Europe, Henry and Chris from Moloch jammed this song in the car almost every day. I had totally forgotten about it until then, and it remained in my head for the next month and a half.
2. Mirah - Don't!
Not to be confused with "Don't Go" or "Don't Die in Me", this is an old Mirah song that was compiled on the oldies/rarities album The Old Days Feeling. Total 50s doo-wop worship in the best way.
3. Orchestra Baobab - Seeri Koko
I culled this song from an excellent mixtape called The Eyo Beats that Hope picked up from Domino Sound in NOLA. It's all African music from 1960-1970. I must've listened to this song seven times in a row, seriously. I'm not any sort of reggae aficionado, but this is scratchy lo-fi goodness of the best kind.
4. Nas - One Love (MF Doom remix)
This is from Special Blends Vol.1, one of many Doom albums that a co-worker of mine turned me onto long ago in a dishroom far, far away. This is one of those rare instances where a cover/remix actually tops the original.
5. Witchcraft - I Know You Killed Someone
From the ultra-rare, ultra-coveted If Crimson Was Your Color 7", a record I look for in every shop I go to. I actually found it in Santa Cruz last summer, but $14 sticker price was a little rich for my blood.
6. Chumbawamba - Liberation
This is the old anarcho-punk Chumbawamba that most casual music listeners never take the time to get to know. Protest music of the highest order, totally inspiring.
7. Honey Bane - Boring Conversations
I learned of this lady's band through my friend Beck. They were on Crass's label, and she was on the run from the law when this album was cut.
8. Blouse - Into Black
This is a band that I probably would've hated a few years back. They (along with another band on this mix, Minks) have put stuff out on a trendy New York label and their shows are probably populated with annoying folks with calculated haircuts. Still, the music is great, and I can't fault them for their fanbase.
9. The Smashing Pumpkins - Here Is No Why
I got this album in 5th or 6th grade and listened to it constantly. The guitar solo in this song is in my top five of all time (The first solo in "Bohemian Rhapsody" is number one, I think).
10. Minks - Bruises
Good lazy morning music, or when you're stuck inside during inclement weather. This is from live radio session that was released as Araby.
11. Weekend - End Times
Driving shoegaze-ish new wave. I don't understand why I don't like New Order but I'm down with stuff like this.
12. The Magnetic Fields - I Think I Need a New Heart
I used to hear this song on the radio all the time, and after about ten times it finally grew on me. Now I can fully appreciate the coldly depressing lyrics juxtaposed behind some upbeat guitar and Latin rhythms. This dude plays all the instruments on his records.
13. Adrian Orange - Blushing
This is the one all of my bandmates will probably hate. The lyrics are just great, though. I would never think to start off a song with the line, "have you ever seen an asshole crying?" but I'm glad this guy did.
14. Callers - More Than Right
I talk about this band so much that I probably don't need to say anymore. I listen to this song every morning, the earlier the morning the better.
15. Knife in the Water - Sundown, Sundown
An awesome Lee Hazelwood/Nancy Sinatra cover done by an obscure 90s alt-country-rock band. They named their band after the Roman Polanski film, but of course this was years before we all learned what a creep that asshole was.
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I'm hitting the road next weekend to play a few shows on the East Coast, so I figured I ought to make a lil mix to alternately piss off/please my bandmates. I don't think any of them will enjoy all of these songs, but each of them will probably be into one or more. They're just lucky I didn't upload that Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror" 45 that I like to play at 33 1/2.
Since we play loud and heavy music, I figured I should steer clear of most of that stuff.
Tracklist:
1. Freda Payne - Band of Gold
On our recent excursion to Europe, Henry and Chris from Moloch jammed this song in the car almost every day. I had totally forgotten about it until then, and it remained in my head for the next month and a half.
2. Mirah - Don't!
Not to be confused with "Don't Go" or "Don't Die in Me", this is an old Mirah song that was compiled on the oldies/rarities album The Old Days Feeling. Total 50s doo-wop worship in the best way.
3. Orchestra Baobab - Seeri Koko
I culled this song from an excellent mixtape called The Eyo Beats that Hope picked up from Domino Sound in NOLA. It's all African music from 1960-1970. I must've listened to this song seven times in a row, seriously. I'm not any sort of reggae aficionado, but this is scratchy lo-fi goodness of the best kind.
4. Nas - One Love (MF Doom remix)
This is from Special Blends Vol.1, one of many Doom albums that a co-worker of mine turned me onto long ago in a dishroom far, far away. This is one of those rare instances where a cover/remix actually tops the original.
5. Witchcraft - I Know You Killed Someone
From the ultra-rare, ultra-coveted If Crimson Was Your Color 7", a record I look for in every shop I go to. I actually found it in Santa Cruz last summer, but $14 sticker price was a little rich for my blood.
6. Chumbawamba - Liberation
This is the old anarcho-punk Chumbawamba that most casual music listeners never take the time to get to know. Protest music of the highest order, totally inspiring.
7. Honey Bane - Boring Conversations
I learned of this lady's band through my friend Beck. They were on Crass's label, and she was on the run from the law when this album was cut.
8. Blouse - Into Black
This is a band that I probably would've hated a few years back. They (along with another band on this mix, Minks) have put stuff out on a trendy New York label and their shows are probably populated with annoying folks with calculated haircuts. Still, the music is great, and I can't fault them for their fanbase.
9. The Smashing Pumpkins - Here Is No Why
I got this album in 5th or 6th grade and listened to it constantly. The guitar solo in this song is in my top five of all time (The first solo in "Bohemian Rhapsody" is number one, I think).
10. Minks - Bruises
Good lazy morning music, or when you're stuck inside during inclement weather. This is from live radio session that was released as Araby.
11. Weekend - End Times
Driving shoegaze-ish new wave. I don't understand why I don't like New Order but I'm down with stuff like this.
12. The Magnetic Fields - I Think I Need a New Heart
I used to hear this song on the radio all the time, and after about ten times it finally grew on me. Now I can fully appreciate the coldly depressing lyrics juxtaposed behind some upbeat guitar and Latin rhythms. This dude plays all the instruments on his records.
13. Adrian Orange - Blushing
This is the one all of my bandmates will probably hate. The lyrics are just great, though. I would never think to start off a song with the line, "have you ever seen an asshole crying?" but I'm glad this guy did.
14. Callers - More Than Right
I talk about this band so much that I probably don't need to say anymore. I listen to this song every morning, the earlier the morning the better.
15. Knife in the Water - Sundown, Sundown
An awesome Lee Hazelwood/Nancy Sinatra cover done by an obscure 90s alt-country-rock band. They named their band after the Roman Polanski film, but of course this was years before we all learned what a creep that asshole was.
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Awkward Soul
Here's a mix I made today for no apparent reason. It's got some hardcore, soul, weirdo shit, and some other music than lines the cracks of all those things.
Tracklist:
01 Randy Crawford - Street Life
02 The Men - Lazarus
03 Los Gatos Negros - Canadian Ending
04 Sonic Youth - Kill Yr Idols
05 SQRM - Upsidedown Cross
06 Aerosols - Afterthought
07 Boris - untitled
08 Nerveskade - side two of 7"
09 Cower - untitled
10 Slavescene - Fuck Off Away From Me
11 Pygmy Shrews - Your Party Sucks
12 Chrissy Zebby Tembo & Ngozi Family - Troublemaker
13 5 Revolutions - Kulemela Kwa Bambo Wanga
14 uncredited turkmen - untitled
15 Exploding Hearts - Throwaway Style
16 Mirah - Recommendation
17 Martha & The Vandellas - Heatwave
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Tracklist:
01 Randy Crawford - Street Life
02 The Men - Lazarus
03 Los Gatos Negros - Canadian Ending
04 Sonic Youth - Kill Yr Idols
05 SQRM - Upsidedown Cross
06 Aerosols - Afterthought
07 Boris - untitled
08 Nerveskade - side two of 7"
09 Cower - untitled
10 Slavescene - Fuck Off Away From Me
11 Pygmy Shrews - Your Party Sucks
12 Chrissy Zebby Tembo & Ngozi Family - Troublemaker
13 5 Revolutions - Kulemela Kwa Bambo Wanga
14 uncredited turkmen - untitled
15 Exploding Hearts - Throwaway Style
16 Mirah - Recommendation
17 Martha & The Vandellas - Heatwave
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COWER
The first time I ever went to Portland, my band shared a bill with these dudes in a ratty basement. I had heard a couple of their tracks online (thanks, Miguel) and was super super excited to see them. 3 young kids, still in high school, playing brutal powerviolence. Then they discovered marijuana and rode that wave from slippery Eyehategod-style riffs to full-on psychriffery. Their live show blends the old and new material, but I'm gonna upload these older trax that Bryan sent me a couple months back. Thou/Cower split is in the works right now (they already have their side written) and should hopefully be out before our European tour this summer. You can download their newest album for free on their bandcamp site here: Land Before Time
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Morning Music
Good morning. Today it is cold and rainy outside, but I have the day off and am drinking coffee at my desk. Here are two albums I like to listen to in the morning when I'm not quite ready for an all-out aural assault.
The first is by a band called the Callers. They are from New York and they are amazing. They just dropped a new album, but Hope and I haven't gotten around to ripping the vinyl to mp3 yet, so here's their old album, Fortune. You will love it, I promise.
The Callers -- Fortune
The second is by Cassette, an acoustic project by a lady named Samantha Jones, who was in that band Bitchin. Just mellow acoustic jams with some sparse drumming and bass work here and there.
Cassette - s/t
The first is by a band called the Callers. They are from New York and they are amazing. They just dropped a new album, but Hope and I haven't gotten around to ripping the vinyl to mp3 yet, so here's their old album, Fortune. You will love it, I promise.
The Callers -- Fortune
The second is by Cassette, an acoustic project by a lady named Samantha Jones, who was in that band Bitchin. Just mellow acoustic jams with some sparse drumming and bass work here and there.
Cassette - s/t
Diet Cokeheads
Oh, my. Here's an awesome band that's part of the ever-prolific Florida noise-punk thing that's happening now. Drink the shit that's under your kitchen sink and crank these jams to 11. Just listening to this right now makes me want to quit my job and faceplant straight into slacker heaven. Dissonant, heavy, and absurd. For people who are too fucked up to give a shit. Naw, fuck that. For people who are too lazy to even download this shit. This, of course, is all a ringing endorsement.
If you're in BR, come see them at 869 Violet on 9/21.
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If you're in BR, come see them at 869 Violet on 9/21.
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THE GIFT
One of my favorite bands that I ever met on the road was D.C.'s legendary TURBOSLUT. They were four women resurrecting the spirit of bands like SPITBOY while putting their own spin on the genre, especially their later stuff which had a definite noisy-sludge element happening. Unfortunately for the human race, they broke up a few years back. I was crestfallen upon receiving this news, and my fellow bandmates and I tried diligently to convince the ladies to reunite so we could tour Australia. I recall very distinctly sitting outside of the van in Austin late one night before a show pleading with various members of the band. It just wasn't meant to be. Luckily, I kept in touch with vocalist/guitarist/life coach Beck, and she sent me a demo tape of her new band in the mail this past month.
They are called THE GIFT. While retaining the bleak lyrical content and punk edge of Turboslut, the songs have a noisy grunge influence that really set them apart. The vocals are heavier on the singing, with some shrieks thrown in at the right moment. One song starts off really pop-punkish and transitions flawlessly into straight up dissonant black metal, complete with blast beat.
My favorite thing about this band is how they really don't sound like any other band happening right now, even though you can hear strands of different genres spread out in these songs.
Word has it that they might be down here in October to play with GHASTLY CITY SLEEP. More details as I get them.
THE GIFT - DEMO
WEBSITE
They are called THE GIFT. While retaining the bleak lyrical content and punk edge of Turboslut, the songs have a noisy grunge influence that really set them apart. The vocals are heavier on the singing, with some shrieks thrown in at the right moment. One song starts off really pop-punkish and transitions flawlessly into straight up dissonant black metal, complete with blast beat.
My favorite thing about this band is how they really don't sound like any other band happening right now, even though you can hear strands of different genres spread out in these songs.
Word has it that they might be down here in October to play with GHASTLY CITY SLEEP. More details as I get them.
THE GIFT - DEMO
WEBSITE
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