Monthly Archives: July 2023
Tall Travis – Witness This (Self-released) [LOCAL]
Local folk-punks Tall Travis continue to develop their fusion of twee-pop sensibilities and bluegrass sonics on their latest album. Lyrics and moods range from chipper to morbid to righteously angry. Track Picks: 2, 5, 9, 10 FCC: Clean RIYL: The Decemberists, The Moldy Peaches, Pat the Bunny, The Tenderbellies
Gunn-Truscinski-Nace – Glass Band (Three Lobed)
Guitarists Steve Gunn and Bill Nace and drummer John Truscinski team up for an album of genre-defying experimental instrumentals, ranging in mood from calming to chaotic. Track Picks: 2, 3, 4, 9 FCC: Clean RIYL: Explosions In the Sky, Nels Cline, Tortoise, Freeway Clyde
The Budos Band – Frontier’s Edge (Diamond West)
The latest EP by psychedelic funk instrumentalists The Budos Band is their first since going independent from Daptone Records. From promoter: “Whether this is your first rodeo with The Budos Band or you’ve been following them throughout their two-decade run, Frontier’s Edge contains their musical universe — Afrobeat, Ethiopian music, proto-metal, any number of other […]
Animal Collective – Soul Capturer [Domino]
New single from all 4 members of AnCo in preparation for their new LP dropping 9/29! Sounds akin to something from ’05’s Feels. Track 2, Defeat, is a behemoth of a journey through ambient passages, self-reflective lyrics, and pillowy synths—though it might be a little lengthy for some shows! Both tracks feature some of their […]
Meira Warshauer–Ocean Calling
Works for two pianos, imitating water movements.
Frank Felice–The Beauty of Innuendos
Songs for mezzosoprano and piano.
Bowed Colors Vol. 2
Contemporary works for viola, some with piano. Play!
Panorama
Olivia de Prato performs these contemporary works for violin and electronics.
Music of Barbara Harbach–Orchestral Music VII, Spirituals
Stately, recently composed orchestral works.
Conversing with Spirits
Works for trumpet with marimba, piano or saxophone. Contemporary.
Count Hamilton – Gnomeboy (Self-released) [LOCAL]
If a theatrical indie-rock concept album about a gnome named Mantuga sounds like a great time to you, the latest album from Alex Vitzthum’s Count Hamilton project is just what you need. If you’re unsure, give it a chance – it’s got more heart and sincerity than that synopsis might suggest. The band pulls from […]
Jacob Shipley – Last Respects (Self-released)
NY’s Jacob Shipley expands his sound into a twangy folk-rock on his latest record. Lyrically, the EP “rifles through the faded and faulty memories of relationships long gone,” set to catchy pop melodies and sung with emotion and precision. Track Picks: 1, 4 FCC: 3 RIYL: Semisonic, The Gin Blossoms, Death Cab for Cutie, Alexis […]
William Lee Ellis – Ghost Hymns (Yellow Dog) [LOCAL]
VT-based folk musician William Lee Ellis explores various different realms of roots music on his latest album, from blues to gospel to West African highlife, all linked through his incredible finger picked guitar and banjo. Features collaborations with various other local musicians, including Mikahely, KeruBo, Rik Palieri, and the late Pete Sutherland. Track Picks: 1, […]
Wet Tuna – Party Phone (Feral Child) [LOCAL]
Southern Vermont’s premier purveyors of spaced-out psychedelic dub jams are in top form on their latest EP. Currently unavailable on streaming services – stream at wettuna.bandcamp.com or contact local@wruv.org to download. Track Picks: 1, 3 FCC: Clean RIYL: Gonjasufi, Kikagaku Moyo, Animal Collective, My Morning Jacket
Alexis Pastuhov – New Mirror (Self-released) [LOCAL]
Southern VT-based singer-songwriter Alexis Pastuhov (also known for his Bad Galaxy project) has released his latest album, a warm-hearted collection of folk-rock tunes about life and love. Track Picks: 2, 3, 7, 10 FCC: 9 RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Semisonic, Andy Shauf, Ryan Sweezey
Roadwolf – Midnight Lightning
Label: Napalm Records Release Date: May 19, 2023 Do you like songs about wolves? Do you like AC/DC? What about professional wrestling? If you answered yes to any of the above, I have an album for you. Roadwolf simply nails all of the basics of heavy metal. Midnight Lightning offers a bombastic, polished sound with […]
Medno Roso
Choir with organ and saxophone, minimalist + traditional Eastern European songs.
souls like birds…
For the duo of trumpet and guitar, modern and contemporary works. Play!
Hallelujah Junction
Modern, varied pieces for piano duo. Play!
Ferenc Farkas–Chamber Music Vol. 6
Hungarian composer writes modern + Hungarian folk elements. Play!
Meredith Bates–Tesseract
Amorphous, diffuse, droning electronics/strings/voice.
Gyorgy Ligeti–Etudes, Capriccios
Modern, solo piano pieces with lots of rhythmic variety. Play!
Cassie Wieland–HYMN
Collaborative pieces for piano + electronics, varied moods.
Music from SEAMUS vol. 32
Latest release of pieces by composers of the Society of Electro-acoustic Music United States. Interesting!
Avner Dornan–SIKLON
Mostly intense, boomy and contemporary works for orchestra. A few quieter.
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