James Jacket “INFLORESCÊNCIA” Another incredibly beautiful piece of classical/experimental/electronica from the co-founder of the Portuguese punk band, Les Baton Rouge. James Jacket is tremendously talented, and “INFLORESCÊNCIA” is one of his most profound and sensual instrumental pieces ever. With Jacket … Continue Reading
James Jacket “CLEPSYDRA” James Jacket is the solo project of a musician best known for his work in bands doing Art Punk and New Wave. (Les Baton Rouge and The Watchout Sprouts. His musical career started to take shape when … Continue Reading
Fingertips “Kiss Me” Joanna and Rui, from Portugal, have done it again. This is a perfect slice of indie pop. I sometimes can’t believe they are from California. (That sounds so American, but I don’t mean it that way). Fingertips … Continue Reading
James Jacket “Entropy” James Jacket has done it again. I don’t know what Portugal would be without him and his sister, Suspiria Franklyn. Jacket has produced some more tremendous electronica for you all. Jacket has a knack (uncanny in fact) … Continue Reading
James Jacket “Minor Implosions” James Jacket, part of Portugal’s Les Baton Rouge and Kinectic Glass, has released a new, tremendous single, “Minor Implosions”. This electronic treasure has the feel of a more uptempo Eno or maybe something from side two … Continue Reading
Fingertips “Out Of Control” What a tremendous dance duo Fingertips are. Coming from Portugal (one of my favorite countries), Fingertips is composed of Joana Gomes (vox) and Rui Saraiva (guitar/ bass), and they are conquering the international industry with their brand … Continue Reading
Menage “Our Time Is Now” Menage It is so wonderful to finally see the quirkiness and talent of one of my favorite bands, Menage. Menage has everything I love in a band. I have just been missing seeing them. Guys, … Continue Reading
Menage “To The End” EP This Toronto-based trio has a hell of a lot of balls. What a band. With Basilio (guitar/vocals), Gabriel (drums/percussion), and Bela (keyboard, vocals) the vocals combine together flawlessly while being propelled intensely by the pounding, … Continue Reading
Kinetic Glass “Radio Era” Kinetic Glass Kinetic Glass is the new band composed of siblings Suspira Franklyn and James Jacket from Portugal. This is a huge departure from the punk sound of Les Baton Rouge. With Kinetic Glass, Franklyn and … Continue Reading
How did you guys meet? James Jacket – Well, the band was conceived by me and my Sister (Suspiria Franklyn). So we know each other since ever. The other members were friends in high school. How long have you been … Continue Reading