I know I'm starting to sound like some dude constantly harping on his old favorites, but the reissue of Bikini Kill's singles compilation couldn't not be mentioned. 25-some years in, these songs still are such a monumental triumph, calling patriarchy, harassment and prejudice towards women to order, before ripping right through it.
It was awesome seeing Kathleen Hanna perform with the Julie Ruin last year – she's a bona fide hero. Their show was great in and of itself, so they didn't need to, but lord was it great that they did: ending the show with the defining rallying cry of female confidence: "Rebel Girl". Music
Loud And Quiet did an interview with Lala Lala. Music
Stereolab's “Switched On”, “Refried Ectoplasm” and “Aluminium Tunes” have been reissued on LP. Pitchfork did an extensive review.
These are among my favorite albums in the world. Music
I revisited a song I started four years ago and finished it today. It's called “Lindelaan”. Wolfshoek
Lala Lala's album is one of the highlights of this year. She's (supposedly) playing at Vera Groningen on February 23rd, and at the Paradiso on February 25th. Her song “Destroyer” reminds me of Pavement – in a good way. Music
Pitchfork reviews “3 Feet High and Rising”. When I was a kid, I bought a number of records that in hindsight turned out to be quite terrible, but De La Soul's first album is still amazing. Music
Stuck in my head song of today: Le Tigre - Hot Topic (here's also a live version). Music
The Pull of Autumn represents everything that's terrible about the music of 2018. Music
I can't in recent memory remember having disagreed so totally as with this album review of Boston band The Pull of Autumn. To my ears, it's a bland and hopelessly boring affair that reminds me of the worst of 80's pompous prog-rock. To DOA's ears, it's supposedly “what might be one of 2018’s most memorable albums”. Music
Never thought I'd be so happy recovering my stupid guitar plucking in Voice Memos after a phone reset. General
In similar news, Low's new album is out to glowing reviews. I have to admit I'm more curious that I thought I would be – they somehow lost me in the mid-'00s where none of their albums following “Trust” truly resonated with me. Music
Hearing from my old heroes always brings a smile to my face: Danielson is still around! Music
Hoo boy, Boner Petit's second EP is just as awesome as their first one. Music
Holy hell, I should have linked my Songkick to my Spotify way sooner. Half Waif, Mitski, SOPHIE, Eleanor Friedberger, all in the near future! Music
Some of my longer posts from a while back are here. A few concert reviews are here. General
How the hell did I miss Boner Petit having a second EP out?! Music
Stuck in my head song of today: Cold Beat - Rain. Music
After a few years in limbo, The Decemberists released an unexpectedly good album this year. Colin Meloy breaks down standout song "Once In My Life" on Song Exploder. Music