In Letter Form Not every band has a tragic, poetic story. And most certainly don’t set out to create one as they begin that journey to construct their art. Unfortunately, In Letter Form has had some serious setbacks along the way, but that cannot, and should not, be used to detract us from really diving into their accomplishments. This post-punk project deserves our attention, and … Continue reading In Letter Form, Stridulum (reviews)
I wholeheartedly enjoy interviewing the talented alternative acts from my adopted home town of San Antonio, Texas. And today, I am happy to bring focus to the enigmatic mystery that is NILBOG, a one-man project existing someplace within the realms of old-school industrial, dark-electro, and something hauntingly experimental. This project was formed in 2017 by a very humble man named Jude. The sound can be … Continue reading NILBOG
The Black Capes (Athens, Greece – in featured photo above) The Black Capes album I have chosen to review is entitled All These Monsters. And I really love it. It was released in 2017 and produced by Peter Rutcho. I discovered it while in quarantine, because who isn’t finding new music while stuck at home? I mean, I’ve been baking a lot of cupcakes too … Continue reading The Black Capes, Bathead, Jesucrisis
When I set out to complete this review, I had intended for it to be just that–a review. But after learning more about the efforts behind the subject matter, a compilation entitled Tiny Gods Who Walk Beside Us, I had a few questions for the man behind the scenes. Well, actually, it’s a feline behind the scenes. Allow me to explain. Ken, the front man … Continue reading Tiny Gods Who Walk Beside Us
Uncertain times. It seems that darkness has distanced us from each other, and also somehow, still brings us together–at least with music. I have lately had an influx of requests for reviews. I understand why. With so many of us stuck at home, in quarantine, there is still art to be created and still even more to be discovered. Before all of this–this new reality … Continue reading Reviews April 2020
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