Feb 28
Monster Movie – Can By Tyler Mandell | Top Tracks: Father Cannot Yell & Outside My Door It’s hard to think of a more influential band that hasn’t gotten their fair dues than Can. They were one of the forerunners of the late 60s-early 70s German experimental rock scene which led to the development of …
Feb 07
Loaded – The Velvet Underground By Tyler Mandell | Top tracks: Who Loves the Sun, Sweet Jane, Rock & Roll “Loaded,” the final album by legendary art-rock band The Velvet Underground had that title because the record was to be “loaded” with hits. This would come across as insane to anyone who had listened to …
Jan 31
I, Jonathan – Jonathan Richman By Tyler Mandell | Top Tracks: That Summer Feeling, I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar, Velvet Underground It can be difficult to talk about one of your favorite albums because it can be hard to distinguish between something that’s objectively good and someone that just appeals to your personal …
Nov 30
Naked – Talking Heads By Tyler Mandell | Top Tracks: Bill, Sax and Violins, and Blind Talking Heads’ Naked was intended somewhat as a “return to form” album for the group, attempting to bring the band’s music and dynamic back to its artsier, more experimental roots by making music through jam sessions. After their …
Nov 18
100 Gecs – 1000 Gecs By Matthewos Mesfin | Top Tracks: 745 sticky, money machine, stupid horse, xXXi_wud_nvrstøp_ÜXXXx, ringtone, hand crushed by a mallet It’s been over two years since 100 Gecs, the duo composed of Dylan Brady and Laura Les, released their debut album 1000 Gecs. Regardless of what you feel about the duo or …
Nov 11
By: Tyler Mandell I went to see David Byrne’s American Utopia at the St. James Theatre in New York as a present for my 19th birthday. (It eventually became both my birthday *and* Christmas present due to the amount of expenses for it.) I’ve always been a huge fan of not just Talking Heads, but …
Oct 27
I don’t know about you, but this month has not felt very spooky. Maybe it’s the lack of foliage or the warm weather, but I’ve been feeling like a Halloween Grinch lately. In an effort to get myself in the Spooky Season mentality, I have been trying to plan a week of spooky activities. Tonight …
Oct 26
Good day, friend! I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been busy the past few weeks with midterms and other assignments, but I’ve still found the time to listen to music. It’s my job, after all! I’m known as a horror nut to my friends and family. My obsession began with reading R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” books …
Oct 16
I have been busy this semester, and for once in my life it’s not because of school or work. After spending 18 months completely deprived of live music, I have been taking every opportunity I can get to go to some concerts. This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of seeing Afie Jurvanen (also …
Oct 06
About a week ago, I took a trip to The Anthem in D.C. to see singer/songwriter José González play a concert in support of his new album, titled “Local Valley.” As someone who’s used to going to loud and energetic rock concerts, seeing José González was a nice change of pace. The audience was quiet, …
