4/7 stars Let me commence by stating my love for the Flaming Lips. 1999’s The Soft Bulletin and 1993’s Transmissions From The Satellite Heart are two of the most loved albums of their respective decade, admired for their ambitious soundscapes and cleverly profound approach to songwriting. Never ...
Singer-songwriter Steve Gunn took the stage at The Bishop last week for the fourth tour stop in support of his new album, Way Out Weather which dropped last Tuesday. Formerly a backing guitarist for Kurt Vile’s backing band, the Violators, Gunn now plays his own distinct brand of folk-laced songwriting. Referring ...
5/7 stars Any proponent of heavy weight rock n’ roll will smile upon mention of the name Kyle Thomas. Whether rolling around with stoner-metal outfit Witch (drums provided by Dinosaur Jr. legend J. Mascis) or delving into the scuzz sounds with King Tuff, Thomas never fails to bring the energy vital ...
September 26, 2014 marks the 45th anniversary of a larger than life body of work, uniquely unparalleled and beautifully rendered---Abbey Road. Although Let It Be stands as their last official studio album release, a majority of its sessions took place before Abbey Road. Abbey Road was the last album ...
There comes a moment where music reaches beyond its own grasp and the term “local band” no longer serves as an accurate description. Sleeping Bag is becoming one of those bands. Granted Bloomington has taken a habit of churning out fantastic live and recorded music year after year, there are still ...
