Even As We Speak – Blue Eyes Deceiving Me – Single

Even As Speak is a band birthed at a time in which alternative or indie music was simply that. There weren’t as many subdivisions and genre names like my dreaded “shoegaze” label. I do use labels but realize they are just that, the music is always first. Music was just released and if it wasn’t…

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First fan mail bologna love

My 1st fan mail deals with bologna, love, and other stuff that I think is complimentary? I guess like Curly of the Stooges (not Iggy Pop) says. You neva forget your foist ! “I stumbled upon your Meatus blogosphere and fell deeply in love with the ravaging ways of your text. So much might and…

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Danzig – Danzig Sings Elvis-Cleopatra Records

Glenn Danzig Sings Elvis , again. Better Late Than Never Review – (released April 2020) I think the wooly mammoth in the room since April, besides apocalyptic, impending doom is what’s up with the new Glenn Danzig Sings Elvis record. Without even listening to this my thoughts are “Why did it take him this long”. I…

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The Beths – Jump Rope Gazers – Carpark Records

Back in 2018 one of my favorite albums that came out that year was “Future Me Hates Me” by the New Zealand band The Beths. Led by Elizabeth Stokes, the debut was an album full of catchy power pop songs that were stacked to the brim with sharp hooks. The album’s success allowed Stokes and…

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Scowl EP – Reality After Reality

I have successfully distanced myself from current hardcore like Santa Cruz’s Scowl EP. Exception is for a few select bands. This will change though, until the.. Here is a guest author Cuzface on the merits of the Scowl EP from pre apocalyptic late 2019. So I am thankful for my first contribution. – Meat Hey…

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Wye Oak – AEIOU – Merge Records

Wye Oak AEIOU single and video was born unto the internet Tuesday July 7th. One of the most talented duos of the 00’s in my bloated opinion. Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack have yet to disappoint me. Wye Oaks AEIOU single features a minimalist, line drawn animated video proving less is more. The video is…

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