Classic Track of Day – Port O’Brien

Port O’Brien – I was familiar with the group’s name, label, local time-served, and hispter praise – but not their music.  Most  jetset jockey releases put me to sleep. This track stands up. I found it on a free sampler at my local record store, Rasputin. “My Will is Good”  has a dark and bright dream pop feel to [...]

Citay – groove makers.

Citay – dig this upcoming San Francisco release on Dead Oceans - part $1.00 bin, part 60’s Pop, and part Confederate porch - all compliments to my ears.  A whole lot of awesome,  clocking in at 6:56  for one boogie shaker groove maker.  Thank you Pitchfork.   Nice one Citay.  Have a nice holiday everyone.

Citay – Careful With That Hat

New San Francisco ‘Punk’ History Book

Nice article in Chronicle Datebook yesterday about book just released by two journalists in the know, Silke Tudor and Jack Boulware.  Credibility is king, and these trudgers have it.  Looks to be a solid read for regional, and global subterranean music geeks like myself.  Click below for Professor Selvin’s article.
San Francisco Chronicle

Spoon Got Nuffin?

Why is this tune not all over radio? Oh, now I see why.

AFI – now this one should be top 5 already.  Davey Havok for Governor. “Woot” to Aaron. What does Woot mean?  As for the rest of the tunes - thank goodness for my re-built internal censor.  Come on Son! Where  is Plen and Boulos when we need [...]

Dutchess & Duke & Greg

Greg Ashley is packing his warm clothes for a jag across America with the Dutchess & The Duke, who are supporting their Ashley produced, highly praised, and recently released LP: ‘Sunset / Sunrise.’  Greg will be opening the show, and playing drums for D&D.   What other prolific analog cavemen reminds us, “Do a full length [...]

Dusted Review – Impediments

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