Vaines “Nobody Like You” This is an extraordinarily dark, layered song about that one who got away, but that trivializes it. This is about your soul mate, you know you’re meant for each other, and somehow, that mate is gone. … Continue Reading
Adam Ostrar “Spare Me” Brawls In The Briar Adam Ostrar has one of the voices that haunts you. Even though he inhabits the world of the folk singers, his influences like Lou Reed and Robert Wyatt happen to sneak through. … Continue Reading
Cotillon “Black Sea” The Afternoons What a strange mix of slightly wistful and off-key vocals with beautiful, pop-infused music, whirling around creating this picture of daily life just being led. The video, directed by Brian Lee Hughes, has Cotillon hanging … Continue Reading
The Jesus And Mary Chain “Always Sad” Damage and Joy The Reid Brothers are back. Here is the band that is the bellwether of all the shoegazing, noise pop bands out there. And they have only gotten better. Luckily, they … Continue Reading
Richard Ashcroft “Black Lines” These People” Richard Ashcroft is back with a new album. When you hear the single, “Black Lines”, it makes you release that there has been something missing in your life; that is new Ashcroft music. Ashcroft … Continue Reading
Matthew Logan Vasquez “Headed West” Does What He Wants There is something refreshingly different about Matthew Logan Vasquez. His voice sounds like he is on the top of the world, or at least in the stratosphere. Yet his lyrics bring … Continue Reading
Pearl “Turnin’ Tricks” Closer Since Lydia Lunch and Lou Reed, musicians have tried to show the seedier side of “independence” on the mean streets of western countries. “Turnin’ Tricks” by Pearl is a tremendous song/video which follows the typical evening … Continue Reading
Gold Clubb “West Coast Gurls” Gold Clubb: The 2-Stroke Mixtape This is fun. Just when I thought the summer over, Gold Clubb comes out with a fun, infectious mix of indie and hip-hop. Gold Clubb, a side project to Nicky … Continue Reading
Faulkner “Halo Me” Revanchist This band that something which the French call “I don’t know what”. Actually, I do know what they have: talent, charisma, looks, great hooks, great vocals and harmonies. They remind me of early Duran Duran, which … Continue Reading
Typhoid Rosie “Baby I Want You” Hearts Bleed Goodbye Typhoid Rosie is one of those kick ass bands you are not surprise come from Brooklyn like Lou Reed. The current live lineup consists of Rosie Rebel (vocals), Matt Kursmark (guitar), … Continue Reading
The Junkie Twins “Petty Thief” Push To Exit With a sound that shimmers yet rocks at the same time, The Junkie Twins have that sound reminiscent of The Jesus and Mary Chain without the feedback or Lou Reed at his … Continue Reading
Iggy Pop “Gardenia” Post Pop Depression In what has been a very tough year for heroes, thank god some of my heroes are still out there making music, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Case in point: … Continue Reading
Matt Kivel “Jamie’s” Janus Matt Kivel, Glasgow, Scotland-born, Los Angeles-based, is a singer/songwriter who deals in the dark. Janus, Kivel’s new CD, isn’t always an easy record to take in; despite its easy-going recording process, it’s home to some of Kivel’s … Continue Reading
Pete Astor “My Right Hand” Spilt Milk Spilt Milk is the brand new album from indie auteur Pete Astor, previously of The Loft, The Weather Prophets, and other esteemed acts. It was recorded onto ½ inch tape at the home studio of James Hoare of Ultimate Painting, The … Continue Reading
The Modern Electric “Summer of Lou Reed” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack When I first heard the title of The Modern Electric’s new single, I thought, O goddess, someone with a Reed complex. But know, this is about Lou Reed music … Continue Reading
From the sewers of NYC comes Ghosts of Eden. Audiofuzz sat down with them and had a great conversation. This is the result. 1. How long have you guys and when did you get together? -So Rich and I technically … Continue Reading