Analogue Trash Shares Dubinski’s “Downtown Operation”
Analogue Trash notes that Dubinski is “known for upbeat indie-rock bangers, but [on “Downtown Operation”] they unveil the more introspective and melodic side of their sound. The song is a tribute to their parents, but also a memorial to the struggles they endured in their lives. Harking back to the fluid, leftfield indie-rock sounds of acts like The Young […]
James Cook From Captain’s Audio Project Discusses His Musical Philosophy with Blues.gr
In an interview with Blues.gr, James Cook – who is at radio now under the Captain’s Audio Project moniker – discusses his musical philosophy. “My sound is raw, pure, and unaffected,” he says. “it’s heavily influenced by early rural folk music, where there were no gimmicks, no autotune, no synthesizers, just pure songwriting and expression. I have been told that my […]
Devoluton Interviews King Buzzo
The UK’s Devolution Magazine has a great interview with Buzz Osborne of Melvins, who explains the origins of the band’s upcoming new album Thunderball. The album is billed as the product of Melvins 1983, an incarnation of the band that utilizes original drummer Mike Dillard. The riff-heavy Thunderball also includes electronic artists Void Manes and Ni-Maitres. Go here to get the details about that album – out April 18 via Ipecac […]
Scene Point Blank Says Springhouse’s Songs Shine
In 2009, Scene Point Blank reviewed the original release of Springhouse’s From Now To OK. The site describes the set as “twelve songs full of rich textures and somber moods [with] somber arrangements, swirling harmonies, and just a plain old fashioned emphasis on making the songs shine.” The review compares the band’s sound to Guided By Voices, The Church, Ride, […]
Leif Vollebekk Visits World Café
NPR has posted Leif Vollebekk’s recent World Café performance, during which he “talks about how he wrote such a peaceful album [his JUNO-nominated LP, Revelation] during a very tumultuous time. He also talks about songwriting, being inspired by the physical world and what it was like working with an orchestra.” Additionally, Vollebekk plays five songs from the record, which […]
Zig At The Gig Chats With James Cook From Captain’s Audio Project
Zig at the Gig had a great time interviewing James Cook, who recently released the album Waiting For The Moon under the Captain’s Audio Project moniker, about the album and its creation. As Zig explains, Cook “is a singer, songwriter, bass player musician extraordinaire who plays in a plethora of projects, one of which is Trashcan Joe!” Hear the podcast here. Full of […]
We Shoot Music Says Dubinski Speaks To Something Deeper
We Shoot Music calls “Feel It” by Dubinski “a ferocious blast of fidgety rock’n’roll energy… rock that makes you want to dance and fully appreciate the moment. But it also speaks to something deeper – yes, we learn from our mistakes, but some lessons come at a cost. The song reminds us to recognize those experiences, understand them, […]
New Music From Group Project
Montréal’s Group Project is everything one could wish for in a group: a song-making machine that blends folk rhythms, funky basslines, rock ‘n’ roll guitars, electronic percussion and synthesizers to create a distinctive take on alternative pop music with haunting and catchy lyrics. The group began in 2015 when Jeremy Harbec met Jacob Brown and they began experimenting with EDM and […]
Melvins – Coming Soon With Napalm Death To A City Near You – Preview New LP With Blabbermouth
Blabbermouth has a preview of the upcoming Melvins album Thunderball, along with epic advance single “Victory of the Pyramids.” According to the site, “Driven by [drummer Matt] Dillard‘s unrelenting cadence, the song opens with an almost deceptively poppy feel before spiraling into the crushing, sludgy depths that have long defined the MELVINS sound. As Dillard said, it’s ‘a lovely blend […]
Ink19 Heralds The Rearrival of Springhouse’s From Now To OK
Ink19 is stoked on the new Independent Project Records reissue of Springhouse‘s From Now To OK, which shines due to its “blissful melancholy and affecting poignancy… Beauty and sadness always walked hand in hand for Springhouse, but the trio — its ebbs and flows controlled by the expressive and orderly rhythm section of drummer Jack Rabid and bassist Larry Heinemann — also aimed […]
HHV Enjoys Eramus Hall’s Debut
HHV Mag recently checked out the new reissue of Eramus Hall‘s Your Love Is My Desire that’s at radio now. The site says, “the music remains the point of reference. Eramus Hall could have soundtracked the pornstache vibes of Miami Vice with rapped tracks like ‘Just Me And You.’. And ‘Feelin’ Higher’ could also be used to capture […]
It’s Another Sunday Talks With Springhouse’s Mitchell Friedland
Springhouse‘s Mitchell Friedland recently visited the It’s Another Sunday Podcast. The site writes, “We had a great time talking to Mitchell about the release of their record From Now to Ok on Independent Project Records. This album, originally released as a limited edition CD in 2008 is now available in all forms, including vinyl and available in all listening platforms as […]
Boot Music Digs Dubinski’s Blend Of Infectiousness With New Sounds
According to Boot Music, “Dubinski‘s second album What Is Your Definition of Happiness? perfectly blends the infectious elements of their last album whilst injecting new sounds to create a narrative driven album. As the first lyric in the first track directly mirrors the album’s title, Dubinski make you delve into your own conscious thought before shifting into a […]
v13 Supports The Filterless New LP From Occurrence
Real Friend by Occurrence, writes v13, is “an album focused on nothing except friendship. The last half-decade has been a time of reflection for many. When Occurrence was able to reconvene as a band when the COVID pandemic was winding down, they began to reflect on the values of friendship. It was a theme very much in focus […]
Captain’s Audio Project Gets Into Music
NPR‘s podcast Into Music Into Music “explores the critical role that teachers, mentors, and tastemakers have in a musician’s musical development. Episodes feature discussion of the performers work and creative process as well as lessons they’ve learned along the way.” Host Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with James Cook, the veteran Portland musician who is at radio now […]
New Music From Melvins
Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Founded by Buzz Osborne (vocals/guitar) with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later, the Melvins pioneered a genre-defying fusion of punk rock and heavy music. Over their four-decade career, they’ve released more than 30 original albums, countless live records, and numerous singles and […]
Get Some Highlights Dubinski
Get Some Magazine invites you to discover the explosive new album from Dubinski. In their detailed and glowing review of What Is Your Definition Of Happiness? they capture the essence of this fantastic release and tell you to “prepare to meet your new favorite band.” Dig into the whole review here and make sure to spend some time with Dubinski this […]
New Release From Eramus Hall
Detroit’s legendary Westbound Records has teamed with vinyl specialist label Org Music to re-launch with a series of remastered, celebrated funk and soul albums. Founded in 1968 by Armen Boladian, Westbound proved to the world that thrilling sounds were still coming from Detroit, after Motown left the city. From humble beginnings, this important independent label soon grew to be a […]
Paste Compares Springhouse To Big Star and The Shins
In Paste Magazine‘s original review of Springhouse‘s newly re-released From Now To OK, the site wrote, “With its re-emergence, the band asserts its rightful place in the chain of U.K.-inspired, melancholy guitar pop, stretching from Big Star to The Shins… With its complex chord changes and unapologetic love of melody, From Now to OK is a reminder of what made the band deserving […]
Dubinski Share Their Story With Clash Mag
Clash Magazine recently spoke to Dubinski about their song “New York Arizona And This,” from their new LP What Is Your Definition Of Happiness? The track is about the struggle of making it in music; according to the band, “This is a song written about driving from Edinburgh to London to play shows with no idea of what to expect. […]
