Mark Van Hoen at This is Books Music

The way Nightvision (Saint Marie) begins, one would expect for the electronic music of Mark Van Hoen to be on the past of electronic music from the 1970’s and early 80’s, where it may appear to fans of elegant soundtracks. It’s relaxing. WHen it gets to song #2 (“Froese Requiem I”), the sound of sampled… Continue reading Mark Van Hoen at This is Books Music

Static Daydream at From Pop 2 Top

Fredericksburg, VA’s Paul Baker (ex-Skywave and Ceremony) and Jamie Casey are not only a couple in life but also a couple in music. Their debut self-titled album was released on August 28th via Saint Marie and Moon Sounds Records. If you’re into taking a dive in noise pop waters dipped in distorted guitars and reverb,… Continue reading Static Daydream at From Pop 2 Top

Thee Koukouvaya at Austin Town Hall

Thee Koukouvaya is an East Coast based electronic act that will be releasing a record soon onSaint Marie Records. Composed of John O’Hara and Brian Wenckebach, the group is “from” Vilandredo, Rethymno. They are pretty well all over the place when it comes to sounds used. You pick up noise, old-school synth and drum machines… Continue reading Thee Koukouvaya at Austin Town Hall

Presents for Sally at Bloodbuzzed

Many thanks for this oneMike. This powerful British trio formed in 2009, with track ‘Flowers Falling Sideways‘ being featured on the Invada records compilation ‘The Secret Garden’, quickly followed that November with the praised 7″ single ‘Catch Your Fall‘. A year later arrived debut album ‘A Touch of Joy, A Touch of Sadness‘ plus 7”… Continue reading Presents for Sally at Bloodbuzzed

Presents for Sally at Losing Today

Many apologies to presents for sally who sent along their latest platter ‘wishawaytoday’ – available via the much adored saint marie imprint – which in our somewhat exiled period we managed to mislay too much teeth gnashing frustration the matter only being made worse for the small fact they’ve an album imminent / out now… Continue reading Presents for Sally at Losing Today

Static Daydream at Rock Decibels

Avec une pochette rappelant un album classique de Ride, Static Daydream nous prposent ici un « debut album » fait d’accroches massives et de tonnes de feedback. Les tonlités ne connaisent qu’un seul registre, le fuzz, les vocaux en reverb, les guitares hargneuses pour mettre en exergue une seule sensibilité, le post punk. On retiendra « When I… Continue reading Static Daydream at Rock Decibels

Static Daydream at Raised by Gypsies

The music of Static Daydream is instantly loud and full of distortion.   If you think of the distortion levels as being like a water faucet these are set to full throttle here and there is very little signs of them stopping.    When you hear the distortion as well- this loudness that goes throughout… Continue reading Static Daydream at Raised by Gypsies