Author: mike

Stutter Steps at Without My Echo

Unarguably the most exciting new band in my ears these last few weeks. I’ve been obsessing over this song in a way that’s untypical even for me (and I’m known for putting songs on repeat). Stutter Steps’ self-titled debut is out today via Wild Kindness Records. Do yourself a favour and enjoy this warm, melodious… Continue reading Stutter Steps at Without My Echo

Antlered Aunt Lord at Backseat Mafia

Sometime Tunabunny drummer Jesse Stinnard has recently released his first record under his Antlered Aunt Lord moniker. Titled Ostensibly Formerly Stunted and released on the HHBTM label, it’s a mixture of his own lo-fi and very much DIY recordings that Stinnard culled from a bank of almost 200. His reputation (locally) as something of eccentric… Continue reading Antlered Aunt Lord at Backseat Mafia

Static Daydream at Whurk

Static Daydream is the latest sonic brainchild of Paul Baker, founding member of the shoegaze cult favorites Skywave and Ceremony. His girlfriend, Jamie Casey, makes up the other half of this melancholic noise-pop duo hailing from Fredericksburg. Underneath the dense layers of fuzz distortion and vocal effects, the couple stick to a refreshingly pure motive—staying… Continue reading Static Daydream at Whurk

Presents for Sally at Razorcake

Very accurate ‘90s shoegaze dream pop that pairs well with cooler temperatures and falling leaves and insert-favorite-autumn-thing-here. Too much of a copycat band for me to really get down with them, but they’ve got charm. “We Fought Lucifer (And Won)” and “Sleep Tight” could easily soundtrack your “College Dorm, 1993”-themed Halloween party.

Great Lakes at Austin Town Hall

Winter is here folks, well, musically speaking. It’s that time of year when slow ballads and folk-laden tunes are coming left and right, but perhaps none more enjoyable than this bit from Great Lakes. The center of this song holds true to modern folk/Americana tropes, but the layering of harmonies and various bits of instrumentation… Continue reading Great Lakes at Austin Town Hall

Try the Pie at the Vinyl District

Bean Kaloni Tupou is perhaps best known for singing and playing in the San Jose, CA four-piece Sourpatch, but as Try the Pie she additionally offers solo artistry of considerable acumen and growing prominence. Her most recent work in this mode emerged this past April, but those wishing to explore Try the Pie’s beginnings are… Continue reading Try the Pie at the Vinyl District