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Caddy – Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1 (CD, 2021)
ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Caddy is the brainchild of Norway’s Tomas Dahl. His latest offering (and third release on the Kool Kat label), “Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1”, is a collection of late 70’s, early 80’s power pop and new wave covers. Tomas explains how he made it a sport finding the best, yet most obscure…
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Anton Mobin & Harold Schellinx – EC Split 20 (Digital, 2020)
#5147 ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: These 24 ‘lullabies for a sick world’ were composed and recorded (in the months August, September and October of this so dramatic year 2020) by Anton Mobin and Harold Schellinx. They were made in pairs, using what they call the ‘intersection principle’, a working method that resulted in these 2 x 12…
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Cookie – Swan Song (Goodbye Bandcamp)(Digital, 2023)
GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, : “Swan Song (Goodbye Bandcamp)” by Cookie is a poignant tribute that beautifully encapsulates the sentiments expressed in Zoe Minikes’s article “Goodbye, Bandcamp”. The song serves as an aural homage to Bandcamp, the platform that has been instrumental for so many artists, including Cookie herself. The song is laden with…
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The Mop Tops – Running Out Of Time (CD, 2023)
ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Previously a download-only release, “Running Out Of Time”, the fourth and final album (and Kool Kat label debut) from Swedish garage poppers The Mop Tops, is full of strong melodies, chiming guitars and wonderfully catchy pop gems. From the Tom Petty-ish opener “She’s The One” to the sing-along beauty of “When I Was…
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T-minus Band – technostalgia (CD, 2001)
ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: All songs written, recorded and performed by Troy T with additional contributions by Eric Erbskorn, Clark Lopez, Jason Hamric, and Neil Golden (Octa). Artwork by Vic Donati. GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, : “Technostalgia” by T-minus Band is a noteworthy digital album that succeeds in blending various musical styles into a cohesive and…
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Gabe Miller – Neon City (Digital, 2021)
ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: This nails down the aesthetic I’m going for with my music… It’s a futuristic synthwave meets hip hop meets techno extravaganza, and I’m super proud of it. Welcome to the Neon City. REVIEW: Gabe Miller’s ‘Neon City’ is a musical journey that takes the listener on a rollercoaster ride through various genres, proving…
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Rephazer – What’s on the Tape #1 (Digital, 2023)
ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Recorded a collection of sketches from an OP-1 Field Tape which got created over time while working on various sound packs or by just jamming and fooling around. Review: I got this from a post on the op-1 users reddit because I’m just getting into the OP-1 Field myself and I’m hungry to…
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The National – The First Two Pages Of Frankenstein (Digital, 2023)
No.5144 ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: First Two Pages of Frankenstein is The National’s ninth studio album. This 11-song collection signals a new chapter in the band’s discography. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds The National sounding more creatively energized than ever and poised to earn them even more…
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Hayden – Are We Good (Digital, 2023)
No.5142 Get ready for the highly-anticipated release of Hayden’s tenth studio album, “Are We Good.” As the reigning king of Canadian slacker folk, Hayden presents a crowning achievement in his remarkable repertoire of heartfelt indie folk. This album has been a long time coming, marking his first release since 2015’s “Hey Love.” Notably, Hayden collaborates…
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Clara Engel – Sanguinaria (Digital, 2023)
No.5158 In the midst of a world where the effects of powerful men and their systems continue to plague society and the environment, Clara Engel’s latest album, Sanguinaria, challenges us to reflect on themes of power and authority and their impact on humanity and the natural world. This collection of songs takes inspiration from the…
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