by Charles Norman | Apr 17, 2018 | Song of the Day
“Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow” by Cats is a game-changer. The track redefines the entire concept of experimental noise rock by altering our perception of the genre’s acceptable limits. Combining percussive minimalism with lyrical literalism, Cats creates...
by Charles Norman | Apr 17, 2018 | Song of the Day
“Bleached” by J Bengoy is an atmospheric, jazzy ballad full of wistfulness. The song evokes a not-so-long past day when “We were so young and naive / Didn’t know just how to feel,” with layered musical elements that create a gentle wall of...
by Charles Norman | Apr 14, 2018 | Song of the Day
In A Brief History of Time, the late Stephen Hawking theorized that, when the universe reaches the point of maximum expansion and begins to contract upon itself, time will run in reverse. It was a great relief to me when rigorous calculations demonstrated that time...
by Charles Norman | Apr 13, 2018 | Song of the Day
“For Real,” by Waldo Grade, extends the great tradition of California-based electrified folk into the present century. Which proves that you can’t keep a good genre down as long as there are talented musicians carrying the banner. “For...
by Charles Norman | Apr 12, 2018 | Song of the Day
“Hawaii,” by Affordable Convertible, is a fine chunk of emo pop punk. Or whatever genre in which you wish to stick it. The track has the self-reflection of emo and the power chords of punk, wrapped up by a pop sensibility that rounds off the rough edges....
