Archive for July, 2008

Chorus of Birdmen Grow Brutal Fins


 

Spontaneity rocks. I read a blog post, featuring a shop, featuring a band, went to the shop, watched the band then wasted money on CDs. Damn! It costs too. At least it doesn’t waste my time. The Brute Chorus were worth it. Well worth it. These East London blues punk rockers are on the verge [...]

Don’t Piss on My Toothbrush Esser


 

Part III? Deserved? Yes. I just saw Esser live for the first time. Fantastic. It was a Transgressive Records event, and no one was a patch on Ben Esser with his band (although Liam Finn came close). Also found out the new video for the super tune and new single Headlock was on YouTube, so [...]

holeyinteresting 1


 

Interesting music articles, posts and sites in one place, for you to devour: Ear Farm – 8+ “Apparition et scène de Myrtha” by Adolphe Adam: Matt wonders why we have a problem listening to other music Life’s a Pitch – Blog about Marketing Performing Arts| Observer Music Monthly – 50 Essential CDs from around the [...]

Learn your Vwls BLK JKS


 

“Reminds me of gap year students smacking bongos trying to save the planet” was my friend’s reaction to world music. Sadly, a view echoed by many. But the world is big and music doesn’t only come from the US and the 51st State. Not even rock. BLK JKS are from Johannesburg. They rock. South African [...]