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These Things Take Time: Tunabunny & Minima Moralia

Nothing Tunabunny does is accidental. I’ve listened to the group’s new album, Minima Moralia, for  the past month and started this review at least half a dozen times. I’ve embraced it as a new classic and, metaphorically at least, ripped … Continue reading

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Nothing For Nothing

So here’s the situation: for the past month I’ve been struck with the worst writer’s block I’ve had in a long time. There’s plenty to write about, and even a good amount of stuff I’m interested in writing about—a necessary, … Continue reading

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Four Part Partch

The best thing I did this week so far was throw on the headphones and watch this four-part Harry Partch PBS special. If I could go back in time I would personally thank KPBS-TV (San Diego) for producing this. It’s … Continue reading

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Who It B?

Generally speaking, I’m not terribly fond of homage in album art. But this is OK, I think.  Marvin Gaye was originally born Gay but switched up the spelling for reasons that no one has ever been able to speak about … Continue reading

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We’re All Going Mad

…at least that’s how Mozz put it to one little punter on the way to the gardens in 1984. Please enjoy The Smiths’ appearance on the Charlie’s Bus segment of TV-AM‘s early Saturday morning program S.P.L.A.T.! (Soap, Puzzles, Laughter And … Continue reading

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Jesse Michaels’ Audio-Only Thrash Metal Blog?

…It’s not very good no matter what you’ve heard. It’s pretty self-parodying but even that doesn’t save it. It’s mostly just exhausting and boring. If you insist on hearing it GO HERE. (Note: totally not safe for work, church, school, … Continue reading

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Did Anyone Notice?

No one needs my opinion on the new Washed Out LP so I won’t bother but do ya think they could have hired someone who wouldn’t totally rip off Roxy Music to handle the cover art?

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The Indie Cred Test & Why We Care

Several issues, and years, ago Chunklet Magazine ran a feature whereby readers could apply for their very own “Cred Card” issued by, who else, The Bank Of Indie Cred. Earlier this year, the idea was expanded into a 200 page … Continue reading

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To Hum Their Song Again

I haven’t paid attention to any records in the past two weeks other than David Comes To Life by the ten-years-old-this-month Fucked Up and JEFF The Brotherhood‘s We Are The Champions. OK, so only two records in two weeks is … Continue reading

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Get In The Wagon!

Dangerous Minds wins the blue ribbon for best typographical error. Yep, them dusty ‘ol Black Flag boys sure were breaking ground back in the late 19th century. Hardly anyone could stand ’em but no town pokey could hold ’em. They’ll … Continue reading

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