Posts Tagged ‘Daptone’

This Week’s Best Albums

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

the_slew_small

Kid Koala and Dynomite D build a band, dubbed The Slew, with the ex-Wolfmother rhythm section to dice psychedelic-blues riffs for a defunct documentary.

Jaga Jazzist foreshadows a great progressive album with a single that evokes sounds of Frank Zappa and Norwegian countryman Jono El Grande.

Diverse producer David Sardy creates a percussive score for Zombieland that oscillates between brooding minimalism, blood-curdling neo-classicalism, and horror-infused rock and roll. (more…)

Weekly Music News Roundup

Friday, February 20th, 2009

It’s a rough week for independent music as Touch and Go cuts manufacturing and distribution services for 20 labels, Daptone’s studio is robbed, and An Albatross still needs a touring guitarist.

In better news, Sunn O))) and Dave Douglas announce new albums, Farmers Market will perform with a symphony, and Ed Gein is playing together again. (more…)