Fang Island’s finger-tapping guitar lines, chanted vocals, triumphant harmonies and overall perky songs hearken to the sort of “Total Music” of Jay Reatard, Ponytail, Kraftwerk, Marnie Stern, Thin Lizzy, et al. But, perhaps more so, its songs are like the music in your head at that moment when everything feels just right: that first kiss, that high score on the video game, buying your first small nation in cash… you know, good stuff.
Mar 14, 2010 | Categories: Arts, Podcasts | Tags: Boston, Brooklyn, Chris Georges, Daisy, Davy Crocket, Fang Island, Fucking Champs, Instrumental Music, interviews, jason bartell, Marc St. Sauveur, Michael Jacober, Nicholas Andrew Sadler, Queen, RISD, sargeant house, The Illinois, Total Music, Tours, Weezer | 1 Comment »
Los Angeles sonic instrumental group, Red Sparowes, is about to drop their latest cd, The Fear is Excruciating, But Therein Lies the Answer. FLABmag review: It’s some seriously freak/slit -worthy music.
Mar 13, 2010 | Categories: Arts | Tags: andy arahood, bryant clifford meyer, david clifford, emma ruth rundle, epic soundscapes, greg burns, heroism, Instrumental Music, los angeles, Matador, monumental riffs, music review, Prog Rock, Red Sparowes, sargeant house, soundscapes, soundtracks, sparse lyricism, Stan Brakhage | Leave A Comment »