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Hello all,We’re taking a break from our break for a brief announcement: record label Thrill Jockey is donating 100% of the proceeds of certain titles in their library to Peace Winds and Civic Force, which are among the recovery efforts in the troubled nation. Here are links to these groups (in case you want to learn more, or directly donate): http://civic-force.org/english/index.htmlhttp://www.peace-winds.org/en And now, onto the music slant of this story. The first link is to an MP3 compilation by David Daniell/ Antiopic Records, with a whopping 64 tracks of great music! All for $15! That’s like three discs of music for (and all of itRead More →

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Hello all,Just got a new job, and a really nice one at that! We’re going to be off for a couple weeks, and we’ll be back with a review of one of our all-time favorite performers (he’s old, coined “kinky,” and adores Waterloo). We’ll see you in a few, and till then, catch up on Twitter. Peace out for now,-Mgmt.Read More →

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Starfucker – “Reptilians”Polyvinyl Records-out now3.5 / 5 Okay, so the band name sounds like an insult a Stormtrooper would throw during a South Park episode. But give us a minute, because we think this Portland, OR electro-pop group is onto something. Right out of the gate, Starfucker has us right away, with a bit of guitar and Flaming Lips-styled electronica melting into a dense, pounding dance/pop groove. Then most fun thing about Starfucker is its, ummm… sheer fun. They play well, play hard, and don’t take themselves too seriously. And just because Starfucker lacks a serious bone in their collective bodies doesn’t mean they don’tRead More →

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The Longwalls – “Careers in Science”Static Motor Recordings-out now 3 / 5 Nothing against Boston’s Kurt von Stetten, but his quartet’s blend of Americana/ country comes off a bit tepid. The Longwalls hit a good stride in title opener to “Careers in Science,” introducing us to the band’s sophomore full-length with a simple, catchy whistled hook that erupts into full-on guitar and drums; it’s got pep, step, and sway. But after this solid opening, the rest of “Careers in Science” leaves much to be desired. This is what we think they’re lacking: the fifth element, the quintessence of music. You break down their individual elementsRead More →