Stripwax
Holiday Hyperdrive
The holidays are here, and with them they bring loads of new music. This week: Seeland's trippy "Scrambles of Earth" and The Wagner Logic's self-titled LP.
Nov 27th, 2010 by Jeff MoodyInvisible Hand is your favorite new band
Invisible Hand is the stuff of dreams. This band and this record are both well worth your while.
Nov 13th, 2010 by Jeff MoodyI Am Now A Human Eggplant
A double whammy! Jeff awakens from his vegetative state in time to list the myriad reasons to love Nellie McKay and why Liz Phair's latest album is um..."fun."
Oct 30th, 2010 by Jeff MoodyNellie Mckay
Jeff takes a break from the blog this week and leaves a comic in its stead. This time around: Nellie Mckay's genre-hopper "Home Sweet Mobile Home"
Oct 22nd, 2010 by Jeff MoodyGreg Graffin’s Brain
Bad Religion has never been my favorite band, but Greg Graffin's songwriting keeps me interested -- he's like the Noam Chomsky of punk rock.
Oct 16th, 2010 by Jeff MoodySwans Dive (Once Again) Into Darkness
The latest Swans elpee is an intensely dark and yet beautiful collection of songs, unfettered by sentiment or superficiality.
Oct 9th, 2010 by Jeff MoodyThe Autumn Blues
Punk legend Jon Langford’s latest elpee "Old Devils" is all about reflection and, to some extent, resignation. The seasonal timing couldn't be better.
Oct 1st, 2010 by Jeff MoodyGrinderman Goes After Middle Age With A Baseball Bat
Getting old and slowly coming undone isn’t so bad when there’s guys like Nick Cave around to share the pain and lend a little perspective.
Sep 22nd, 2010 by Jeff MoodyNever Mind The Arcade Fire, Here’s Superchunk!
Superchunk's new elpee is pure, joyous rock and roll energy from start to finish. Rock and roll this good transcends time, era, scene and trend.
Sep 15th, 2010 by Jeff MoodyLes Savy Fav –It’s A Like Affair
September marks the end of summer, and the release of TONS of new music. It makes the transition a bit more bearable.
Sep 8th, 2010 by Jeff MoodySxip Shirey’s Audio Tour Of New York City
"Sonic New York" leads the listener from place to place with music as big and diverse as New York City itself.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Jeff Moody!!! Is All About The Groove
!!!'s latest elpee "Strange Weather, Isn't It?" comes full force and flexes some pretty strong dance-rock muscle.
Aug 25th, 2010 by Jeff Moody