Posts Tagged ‘Mono’

This Week’s Best Album

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

helen_money_smallIn a slow month for new releases, adventurous rock cellist Alison Chesley comprises our only entry with her second solo release as Helen Money.

Containing a darker vibe, In Tune is a collection of minimalist, a-percussive creations that excel through overdubbed harmonies, dirty rock effects, and brooding melodies. (more…)

What We’re Seeing This Weekend: Crippled Black Phoenix, JFJO, Pelican, Tombs

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Wherever you are this weekend, check your calendars to catch the diversified endtime ballads of Crippled Black Phoenix, the beautiful electro-grooves of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, and the pummeling mid-tempo riffs of Pelican and Tombs. (more…)

This Week’s Best Albums

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Mono: Hymn to the Immortal Wind

Mono: Hymn to the Immortal Wind

Mono delivers a majestic work with orchestral accompaniment.

Dan Deacon: Bromst (Carpark)

Dan Deacon mixes organic flourishes with his buzzing synths.

Mastodon: Crack the Skye (Warner Bros.)

Mastodon branches out while refining its vocals.

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Weekly Music News Roundup

Friday, January 16th, 2009

More details emerge about the upcoming Supermachiner release; the Shrinebuilder super-group begins recording; Mono announces a new album; Orange Tulip Conspiracy announces a full US tour for May. Get these and 10 other news bit after the jump. (more…)