Author Archives: olneyce

I’ve posted about The Sinister Turns a few times before, but it never hurts to mention one of my favorite under-appreciated bands a little bit more. I managed to catch them last month at a little show in Somerville that … Continue reading →

I just discovered Down the Oubliette – an archive of hundreds of Okkervil River shows – which is both a good and a bad thing. Good because ZOMG basically infinite Okkervil River!!!!!!1111oneone But bad because I really don’t have the … Continue reading →

1976 – Nick Schillace A quiet evening, good friends, the smell of a fresh summer evening, toes tapping in beat, smiles, a cool cup of sweet tea. A crystal clear memory of when you were young and the whole world … Continue reading →

I’ve never been a huge fan of The Notwist, but I’ve certainly enjoyed some of their stuff. So the prospect of something new from them certainly piqued my interest. Good Lies – The Notwist And I have to say, it … Continue reading →

The Mending of the Gown – Sunset Rubdown How in the world did I miss this one until now? I guess that since I wasn’t particularly impressed with the last Sunset Rubdown record, I just didn’t pay much attention to … Continue reading →

White China – Fever Marlene More quick hits. This time it’s a very quick little track, less than two minutes, beautiful and sparse. It’s got a wispy, sentimental feel – like a quiet summer evening spent on a porch, reminiscing … Continue reading →

Once again, it’s the time of year when I’ve got way too much else going on to justify spending much time writing about music. So instead of doing some of the full reviews I keep promising to get around to, … Continue reading →

Digital Love – Miracle Fortress Sometimes you hear something that just totally blindsides you. I mean, who would have guessed? Sure, it kind of makes sense if you think about it, but never in a million years could I have … Continue reading →

The Fall of Math – 65daysofstatic Several years old in the real world but totally new to me is The Fall of Math, the debut album from the post-rock instrumental group 65daysofstatic. I reviewed their most recent record last year, … Continue reading →

Brooklyn Girl, You’re Going to Be My Bride – Barton Carroll This track from singer-songwriter Barton Carroll is exactly the kind of free-flowing folk rock that really gets me going. It’s energetic, loose, and exceptionally clever without being too cute, … Continue reading →