Skunk Ruckus aren’t the only punk rock banjo band in the world, but they’re our favorite. This is exactly the sound of bearded mountain men who are really drunk, who want to break shit and also want to hug you. I couldn’t embed the link because they’re only on iTunes, but here it is, go […]
Stressor by Wine Lips Very much like a funky magic carpet, the sound is woven together tightly and hovers way above the ground, like 20 feet up or so. We love this band
Life Without Jazz by Idiot Glee It’s possible to break down production like this, into its complicated composite individual pieces, but even then the question ‘why’ would linger. Why these bits? Why in this order? The fact that it works says a lot about this fantastic artist.
Music from alll these great bands, plus: Pickled stuff, especially eggs and onions. New rap. Strap-on dildo belt speculation. How to be fearless/delusional. (Follow us on Facebook! Instagram! Twitter! And lots of stuff about these and other bands, including artist interviews, is at www.hlycrp.com.)
Headspace by Zip-Tie Handcuffs The harmonies, drum, and guitar are all at exactly the same level, and it moves really fast and with precision. A good song to listen to on an excellent pair of headphones.
Season 2 by DirtBike We love post–irony. A really good, simple/complicated song about not knowing how to play music, by a band who definitely knows how to play music.
Lots of layers of synth, abstraction in melodic patterns, and the talking-singer talking-singing about something. Not understanding + still liking = a relaxing action for the brain. Twisted Crystal by Guerilla Toss
Somehow on the podcast we neglected to discuss the priceless line “You talk like Madonna but you move like Heather Graham.” Discuss amongst yourselves. Jacques le Coque is fun. Positively… by Jacques Le Coque
Recorded in an echoey sphere, changing channels and styles, floating or bouncing jangily, chasing rabbits and not ever missing that show on TV. It’s excellent