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Kim Gordon - "Hungry Baby"

posted February 7, 2021 #

i really need to spend more time with this record, kind of love the singles and videos

Introducing No Stress

posted February 5, 2021 #

Very happy to announce the debut single from No Stress is out today via yk Records. "Freedomlove" is streaming exclusively on Bandcamp and can be picked up along with a pre-order of the full debut EP, Prelude No. 1.
I've been following No Stress on Instagram and Twitter for a long time. He plays keys for The Alabama Shakes, is half of the jazz duo Concurrence and is an all around enjoyable person. I was flattered and excited to be given the opportunity to work with him on this debut EP and I am positive that anyone reading this will enjoy it as well.

The track will be on streaming services next week and the album will be released on March 2nd, 2021. Treat yourself and give "Freedomlove" a listen now.

Lost Media Archive

posted February 2, 2021 #

The Lost Media Archive is a fan-run wiki service compiling a giant list of works that have been lost to the cutting room floor or hidden from wider release for one reason or another. It's a Fandom site so browsing it is laborious but the content within can be pretty compelling.

With the recent news that Evan Rachel Wood was abused by Marilyn Manson, the site posted about a "lost" film he made in the 90's that was so horrendous, his management forbade him from releasing it for fear of jail time. I won't link it but it's confirmation that the "act" you assume Manson is playing is not an act. He's awful.

On a lighter note, you can peruse musings about 2001: A Space Odyssey Cut Scenes, the original Dr. Strangelove Pie Fight ending or the supposed Kurt Cobain Ren & Stimpy Theme Song.

It's a rabbit hole that often comes with a lot of speculation but that's part of the entertainment.

The Sparks Brothers - Official Trailer

posted January 31, 2021 #

Edgar Wright made a documentary about the infamous Sparks. The film debuted at Sundance 2021, so the trailer is now out there for all of us.

Miley Cyrus: Tiny Desk (home) Concert

posted January 30, 2021 #

My feelings on Miley Cyrus (like most) is pretty mixed. I've found plenty of her music and antics to be not my flavor but, inversely, I think Her Dead Petz is a worthwhile listen and Nothing Breaks Like a Heart is legit good.

Anywho, she recently did a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert and made a literal tiny room to perform from. I generally think of this series as more "reserved" for less mainstream artists but it's admirable to see a higher profile artist doing something different with the format. At the very least, watch the first song of her performing Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You" - which she definitely makes her own.

I promise I'll keep Miley Cyrus posts to a minimum moving forward.

DRKMTTR Radio: Into The Vaults

posted January 29, 2021 #

DRKMTTR Radio is a podcast extension of the DIY-inspired music venue DRKMTTR in which they put together a playlist of music that fits the vibe of the venue. Pretty simple and straightforward concept but the thing is, DRKMTTR (the venue) has a superbly eclectic roster of artists that play their space (when venues are open). The podcast reflects that and, I gotta tell ya, I always find something new and great when listening.
There's no shortage of ways to "discover" new music these days. Every streaming platform out there is throwing recommendations at you left and right but there's something about the human curation that Kathryn Edwards brings to the playlist that just fits my taste.

TLDR: I'm a fan of this show, you probably will be too.

Hear it on the web, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, etc. etc.

Louis Prince - The Number Thirteen

posted January 26, 2021 #

This new Louis Prince video for "The Number Thirteen" is checking all the boxes for me right now. The dithered animations by Joel Plosz are perfectly executed and the song makes me think of Luke Temple / Here We Go Magic (two artists that stay in regular rotation).

Not a ton to say here except it's great, enjoy it.

WOTT Music: The Total Bangers Department

posted January 26, 2021 #

Every week I publish a podcast of local Nashville music caled WOTT Music. The name may not be all that memorable but each and every week it serves as a nice testament to the diversity of sound coming out of Nashville that is decidedly not country music or singer-songwriter based. I'm proud of every episode but some episodes feel extra exemplary in the variety they showcase. This is one of them.
Maybe the start of the year is just ripe with new releases or maybe I was just lucky to catch the right songs at the right time.. I'm not sure. Whatever it is, it's a great playlist that runs the gamut from dark psychedelic rock to gritty soul to hard hitting hip-hop to tranquil ambient and many points in between.

Even if you're not a Nashville resident, give it a listen just to introduce some quality new music into your life.

posted January 24, 2021 #

https://t.co/0KyvwQTteX

Friday Videos - Jan 22nd, 2021 (Something Different)

posted January 22, 2021 #

Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris felt good, real good. Like, I Can't Believe This Is Happening Good. I look forward to a more positive path ahead and, frankly, intensely hope for days on end where I don't have to think about politics.

For this weeks distraction playlist, I thought I'd do something a little different. I generally scour around for quick blasts of stupid entertainment but with the proliferation of social media, you're likely getting a firehose of that anyway. So, this week I'm going to post a bit more long form content that may lead you down some rabbit holes. I might also add in some stupidity but why not try something a little different.

Enjoy!
  • The Tiny Doors of the US Capitol - thinking about the Capitol lately comes with a bitter taste, let this be a bit of a salve. Weird little doors everywhere apparently.
  • Guests Making Conan Laugh - there are several more compilations of guests cracking up Conan and they're all quite entertaining.
  • Driving Around Lower 9th Ward (NOLA) - this channel is comprised of loads of videos just driving around neighborhoods in various cities. These destinations tend to be lower income and are often noted as "hoods." This could be seen as some sort of racial exploitation but from watching a few, I am confidently positive that is not the authors intent. All told, it's like a ridealong in the Google Street View car.
  • TMBG on Leno, 1992 - I find myself revisiting lots of old They Might Be Giant performances lately. This Apollo 18 performance on Leno is a remarkably full band playing "The Guitar" and "The Statue Got Me High."
  • Elizabeth Olsen: "No" Is a Full Sentence - the Off Camera chats are always great. I particularly loved this Elizabeth Olsen chat; especially given her family fame and the context of being part of the MCU.
  • Can You Spot What’s Wrong with These Phrases? - a Key & Peele sketch that embraces that stupidity I mentioned earlier.
  • Why This Chair is On So Many Album Covers - I may have linked this previously but it's worth a revisit. Seven and a half minutes researching why this particular rattan chair has persevered in popularity over decades.
  • Fruit Bats - Hummer - did you know Fruit Bats covered the entirety of Siamese Dream? You can find 2 or 3 tracks floating around on YouTube but the full record is a vinyl only release (at this time). Pretty swell.
  • Shortest Video on Youtube - entirely satisfying.
Stay safe out there. Keep wearing the dang mask.

Penny: Broke

posted January 22, 2021 #

I've been enjoying the variety of works offered from the Hashimoto Contemporary Gallery. They've been sharing these works from Penny, a UK artist that, according to their bio, gave up a career as a neurosurgeon to give chase to the worthy pursuit of cutting holes in paper.

Self-deprecation aside, I love this kind of manipulation. It does a great job of waffling between absurdist fun and meaningful reflections on the corrupt power of capitalism. All that and is amazingly intricate. Give the full body of work a gander.
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