Author Archives: Gene

Angel Olsen-My Woman

I find a lot of my new music through bands I already follow. I also find this new music in places I would have turned against in the past such as Spotify and Instagram. Before, I would have really only bought new music if I had heard a song I liked or if a bandContinue reading “Angel Olsen-My Woman”

Smashing Pumpkins-Eye

Much more than just a Track Of The Week, ‘Eye’ by Smashing Pumpkins is an eternal song recorded for David Lynch’s Lost Highway. This was way back in 1997 and interestingly enough the soundtrack was produced by Trent Reznor of NIN. It hasn’t aged a bit and shows the versatility of Smashing Pumpkins and the soundContinue reading “Smashing Pumpkins-Eye”

Preoccupations-New Material

I have a tendency, a healthy one I feel, to drown myself in a new album when I get hold of it. I like to listen to it over and over, to find something new in each song and it let it do its thing. That also explains why you may find me skipping downContinue reading “Preoccupations-New Material”

Kurt Vile-Pretty Pimpin

One of the catchiest songs you’re ever likely to hear, Kurt Vile’s ‘Pretty Pimpin’ comes from his sixth record ‘b’lieve i’m goin down’ and it’s our Track Of The Week. That record is a few years old now but I don’t think it could ever actually age! Check out ‘Pretty Pimpin’ below.   Photo Credit:Continue reading “Kurt Vile-Pretty Pimpin”

Joy Division-Closer

I recently listened to Peter Hook’s ‘Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division’ and it made me fall in love with Joy Division again. They were one of the first bands I loved and they pretty much influenced every sound I went after. I’ve always thought Ian Curtis was a genius and the question of “what couldContinue reading “Joy Division-Closer”

The Sweet Sound of Anarchy

I say anarchy because the Shame gig last Saturday night was totally devoid of any rules or guidelines as to how a gig is meant to go down. In fact, lead singer Charlie Steen’s reassurances that it was “just entertainment” and encouragement to just “let go, smile and have fun” only spurred on the already excitedContinue reading “The Sweet Sound of Anarchy”

Big Thief Steal the Hearts of Many

The Big Thief gig at Whelans on April Fools day was one of those gigs where everything fell into place. Big Thief are an act for the people in that their music is relatable. So, the small stage setting of Whelans was the perfect place for them to connect with their adoring fans, and viceContinue reading “Big Thief Steal the Hearts of Many”