07/16/2008
Is The New Mercury Rev Single "Sense on Fire" a Sign of Weirder, More Hard-Edged Things to Come?
Once upon a time, Mercury Rev were a band that were constant evolving musically. Their music began as highly psychedelic, avant-garde prog-rock (see landmark albums like Yourself is Steam, Boces and See You On the Other Side). Each album was pro ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 07/16/2008 8:09 AM EST in Experimental, Neo-Psychedelic, Indie-Rock | Permalink
06/19/2008
Rodd Keith's Little Rug Bug
In the late 60's Mildred Shankland wrote a poem called "Little Rug Bug" about a cute little baby scuttling about on the floor. With bigger dreams for her poem, she sent her words to song-poem master Rodd Keith. He, in turn, sat down in front of ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 06/19/2008 3:37 PM EST in 60's Pop, Experimental | Permalink
06/18/2008
I'm A Little Weenie Looking For A Bun
Talk about a bizarre subtext to a children's song. Dick "Two Ton" Baker sounds like Grandpa Gustafson in Grumpier Old Men with his sad song about being a poor, unwanted hot dog. Pickle and onion, hot dog!
Read MorePosted by Emily on 06/18/2008 5:30 PM EST in Experimental, WTF? | Permalink
06/13/2008
High Places Encourage You to "Jump In"
If you live in Philly, you know that when it gets hot here, it gets oppressive. So how does one lift the thick, blanket-like heat when it's a steamy 100 degrees? Illegal Pool-hopping in the suburbs, of course! Sure, technically it's breaking and ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 06/13/2008 9:19 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, Experimental | Permalink
05/28/2008
Brian Eno's Another Green World - The Perfect Cure For Anxiety
Truth be told, I'm no stranger to anxiety. At some point in the day tension pops up and usually lingers longer than it should. Deep breathing and wine will only go so far until my accumulated anxiety dissolves every last bit of patience I have ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 05/28/2008 4:09 PM EST in Electronic, Experimental, Highly Recommended | Permalink
05/27/2008
Todd Rundgren's Philly-styled Phreak Pholk
Todd Rundgren's 1972 Something / Anything album marked him as a heavy hitter in the music world. Not only did he play just about every instrument on the record; he wrote, recorded, and produced it all as well. AND when he played live, he rocked ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 05/27/2008 2:10 PM EST in Experimental, YouTube, 70's Rock | Permalink
05/15/2008
A Look Back: Robert Rauschenberg's/Talking Heads Collaboration
On May 12, the international art world lost one of its most innovative contributors. Robert Rauschenberg died at his home in Florida at the age of 82. Known for his diverse interests, Rauschenberg did not limit his pursuits strictly to the can ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 05/15/2008 12:24 PM EST in Experimental, Editorial, 80's Pop | Permalink
05/14/2008
New MAN MAN Video: "Mister Jung Stuffed"
Q: What do taxidermy, cheating lovers, Mr. T, and Day of The Dead animated sequences have in common? A: MAN MAN's new video for "Mister Jung Stuffed," of course! Please treat yourself to this utterly absurd visual... MAN MAN - “Mister Ju ...
Read MorePosted by Robin on 05/14/2008 1:45 PM EST in Indie-Pop, Experimental, Video | Permalink
05/13/2008
Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom Masterpiece
I have to giggle at all of these new bands who claim to be "experimental," especially after my recent Robert Wyatt binge. Nowadays, nothing comes close to Wyatt's pioneering 1974 album Rock Bottom. When it was time promote Rock Bottom, Wyatt ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 05/13/2008 12:56 PM EST in Experimental, YouTube, 70's Rock | Permalink
05/09/2008
Midnight Juggernauts Live @ Johnny Brenda's: Interview, Review + Photos
In the falltide, fellow Walruser Michael gave some love to three Aussie prog-rockers otherwise known as Midnight Juggernauts. Sweet find! Thanks to this hawt tip, I grabbed an opportunity to shoot the shit with the Juggernauts before a sweaty-as ...
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