Tag Archives: 2024

Fractured Wrist’s “Initial Sketches 1 EP” Shows Drum Machines As Overrated

Here’s something a little different as a palate cleanser, as it were. Fractured Wrist is a new project from an unnamed Scottish songwriter-slash-producer wherein the artist has recorded instrumental ideas to a digital 4-track salvaged from the trash. Using only … Continue reading

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New Blow Monkeys Album “Together/Alone” Almost Ready To Reach Ears This Friday

Gloryoski! Has it really been over half a year since I interviewed Dr. Robert of The Blow Monkeys? It’s been a hectic year so far and it almost slipped by me with all the work and travel we’ve been doing … Continue reading

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Head Noise Examine “Twisted Histories” In Perfect Storm Of Nerd Culture And Synth Punk

Our favorite EP last year was from the number one synth-punk band in Aberdare, Wales…Head Noise. After coming to my attention five years ago, they have made plentiful EPs but “Twisted Histories,” is their first full length album since that … Continue reading

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OMD’s “Kleptocracy” Single Captures The Current Moment Almost Too Well

We were out of the country when the delayed [but worth it] single for OMD’s electric “Kleptocracy” single was finally shipped, owing to manufacturing issues that held it back for a few weeks. Now that we’ve had time to normalize … Continue reading

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And Also The Trees Beguile With Rich-Hued “Mother-Of-Pearl Moon”

Lately, I’ve been getting schooled on the long-term existence of Post-Punk bands I should have known about for 40 years or more…but didn’t. Attrition being one that I’ve just addressed in the blog, with And Also the Trees being another. … Continue reading

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Record Shopping Road Trip: Visiting Liverpool + 81 Renshaw Records [Liverpool, England]

MONK IN LIVERPOOL [HOLD THE BEATLES] Since trips are finite, the time spent with Gavin and his partner had to end and they came with us to Liverpool, where were were flying to our next stop in Paris. We were … Continue reading

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Record Shopping Road Trip: Cob Records [Porthmadog, Wales]

So the big [BIG] record show saw me spending a measly €80.00. I think the time for record shows, especially in the current [infuriating] music selling environment, are over. I will go to shows in town, perhaps, but I’ll never … Continue reading

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