As soon as I entered my teenage years, my music preferences became more non-mainstream. Bored with grunge, nu-metal, gangsta rap, and other common genres of the 90s to early 00s, I sought out music that was different. About a quarter-century later, I still seek out music that’s different, albeit it…

We’ve probably all heard about the good ol’ days. Apparently there was a time period before I was born where everything was so much better. You could let strangers into your home to babysit your children, nobody owned keys, and music was exceptionally good. This rose-colored glasses, nostalgia-overload view of…

We’re going way back to the start of April to cover some albums we’ve posted long ago. Hopefully there are likes, comments, and other feedback. Let’s begin with another oddity of yesteryear’s music releases: Temple City Kazoo Orchestra — Some Kazoos (1978) This band has a very limited documented…

Two more recordings to discuss today: one is a unique electronic album by a unique artist and the other is more accessible but equally impressive recording by two revered indie artists. Muslimgauze — Ayatollah Dollar (2020) Yet another random suggestion on Bandcamp and up until a minute ago, I believed this to be a relatively…

Two quick albums from my phone, which is in need of a replacement now due to charging port issues. A.C. Newman — “The Slow Wonder” (2004 A.C. Newman is likely best known for his work with The New Pornographers, an indie rock/pop group founded in the late 90s that continues on today. If you enjoy The New…

As I sort through our music collection, I’ve discovered lots of albums I’ve never listened to. Found a lot of artists that I’ve never listened to as well. I’ve been copying a few albums at a time over to my phone, mixed in with some that I have already heard…