Background Noise, Volume 107: Allison Bamcat
May 26, 2021
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Allison Bamcat admittedly uses art as a form of personal catharsis. It’s not something she just does for the fun of it (although she obviously
Background Noise, Volume 66: Ryan McGinness
June 23, 2015
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The work of Ryan McGinness is often chaotic. His beautifully complex, brightly-colored and nearly kaleidoscopic imagery is layered and layered, each icon melding with the
Background Noise, Volume 58: Killer Acid
April 28, 2015
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Rob Corradetti (the man behind Killer Acid) has built up quite a body of work over the years. He’s amassed an impressive musical discography, featuring
Background Noise, Volume 21: Stinkfish
May 19, 2014
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I’m still completely amazed that I was able to get Stinkfish for this project. I had initially thought it would remain a pipe dream after
Background Noise, Volume 10: Tony Depew
February 24, 2014
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Tony Depew’s art always stands out. Even on the already-colorful streets of NY, you can always catch one of his pieces from afar due to
New Black Angels song “Don’t Play With Guns”
January 24, 2013
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Love these guys. This new Black Angels song is already stuck in my head. From their upcoming Indigo Meadow LP (April 2).
Birthdays – “Biggie Shorty”
December 16, 2012
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BIRTHDAYS by BIRTHDAYS Birthdays is a one-man show. I saw him perform recently at Chez Andre, a new venue in the basement of the East
RIP Olivia Tremor Control’s Bill Doss
July 31, 2012
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I just learned that Bill Doss of Olivia Tremor Control was found dead yesterday. So sad. I really loved that band. No cause of death
I Come To Shanghai – “Love Shark”
September 12, 2011
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I Come To Shanghai is a hard band to describe. They sort of have their own thing going on. Sam Frigard and Robert Ashley moved
Mwahaha – “Rainbow Diamond”
August 11, 2011
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I guarantee you will be hearing more about Mwahaha in the coming months. This Oakland 4-piece blends crazy psychedelia with analog drum machines and thick
