Style: Chamber Folk, Norse Folk, Scottish Folk
Vibes: Nature, Flowing, Mythic, Animist, Contemplative, Poetic, Rootsy, Warm, Autumnal, Mellow, Mystical, Somber
Alasdair Roberts og Völvur – The Old Fabled River Read More »
featuring Oren Ambarchi, Konrad Sprenger, Joachim Schütz
On the surface….
Style: Ecstatic Minimalism, Totalism
Vibes: Hypnotic, Visceral, Ecstatic, Meditative
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Computer-Controlled Electric Guitar, Percussion
Arnold Dreyblatt – Resolve Read More »
Gastr Del Sol is David Grubbs & Jim O’Rourke
featuring Tony Conrad, Mats Gustafsson, John McEntire, etc
Vibes: Cryptic, Deconstructed, Existential, Surreal, Restrained, Plaintive, Hypnotic, Suspenseful, Active Listening
Gastr Del Sol – Upgrade & Afterlife Read More »
Style: Psych, Prog, Folk-Rock, Jazz-Rock
Vibes: Triumphant, Stoned, Medieval, Surreal, Energetic, Mystical, Retro, Epic, Mysterious, Bombastic, Spiritual, Driving, Fantasy, Psychedelic
The Silence – Metaphysical Feedback Read More »
Style: Cretan Folk Music, Avant-Folk
Vibes: Passionate, Mythic, Sombre, Rootsy, Spiritual, Warm, Poetic
Instrumentation: Vocals, Lute, Drums, Lyra, Mandolin, Oud, Cello
Xylouris White – The Sisypheans Read More »
Styles: Library Music, Psych Rock, Instrumental Hip-Hop, Ambient
Vibes: Noir, Brooding, Nocturnal, Cinematic, Focused, Smooth, Shadowy, Eerie, Psychedelic, Sensual, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Home Recording, Beats, Instrumental, Loops, Sampling
Emil Amos – Zone Black Read More »
Style: Folk-Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Progressive Folk
Vibes: Mystical, Storytelling, Mythic, Warm, Occult, Philosophical
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Lush, Melodic, Acoustic
Alasdair Roberts – Spoils Read More »
Style: Free-Folk, Cretan Folk Music
Vibe: Mysterious, Cinematic, Brooding, Meditative, Eerie, Forest, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Instrumental, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Lute, Drums, Violin
Xylouris White – The Forest in Me Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Medieval Folk, Celtic Folk
Vibe: Reflective, Gentle, Intimate, Winter, Morning, Soothing, Mellow, Romantic, Medieval, Mournful
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Lush, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies
Instrumentation: Celtic Harp, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Hurdy Gurdy, Recorder, Electric Bass, Vocals, Saxophone, Flute, Percussion
P.G. Six – Murmurs & Whispers Read More »
Style: Heavy-Psych
Vibe: Heavy, Bluesy, Rebellious, Fuzzy, Stoned, Energetic, Bombastic, Confident, Retro, Spacey
Cosmic Invention – Help Your Satori Mind Read More »
Style: Kosmische, Progressive Electronic, Space Rock
Vibe: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Introspective, Exploratory, Cosmic, Stoned, Meditative, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Flute, Tapes, Percussion, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Dulcimer, Voice
Fumio Miyashita – Live on the Boffumundo Show Read More »
Style: Alt-Country, Lo-fi Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Moods: Winter, Depressive, Weary, Rural, Reflective, Melancholy, Introspective, Intimate
Musical Qualities: Sparse, Lyrical, Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies
Palace Songs – Hope Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk, Chamber Pop
Moods: Ethereal, Tender, Apocalyptic, Spiritual, Contemplative, Cosmic, Christian, Raw, Existential, Melancholy, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Loose, Atmospheric, Sparse, Improvisation
Bill Fay Group – Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow Read More »
“But stand brave, life-liver, bleeding out your days in the river of time.
Stand brave: time moves both ways, in the nullifying, defeating, negating, repeating joy of life.
The moment of your greatest joy sustains: not axe nor hammer, tumor, tremor, can take it away, and it remains.
And it pains me to say, I was wrong. Love is not a symptom of time. Time is just a symptom of love”
Joanna Newsom – Divers Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk, Americana
Moods: Contemplative, Tender, Introspective, Warm, Soothing, Lethargic, Philosophical, Existential
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Violins, Viola, Mandolin, Vocal Harmonies, Keyboards, Saxophone
Bonnie Prince Billy – Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You Read More »
Styles: Dream-Country, Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Psychedelia
Moods: Longing, Conversational, Heartfelt, Bittersweet, Colorful, Lonely, Warm, Rural, Dreamy, Introspective, Melancholy, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Lyrical
Edith Frost – Telescopic Read More »
Style: Wyrd Folk, Progressive Folk, Acid Folk
Moods: Forest, Sombre, Enchanting, Gloomy, Mystical, Medieval, sombre, Melancholy, Mellow, Mysterious
Style: Slowcore, Experimental Songwriter, Slacker Rock
Moods: Alienation, Contemplative, Depressive, Eclectic, Intimate, Melancholy, Brooding, Cryptic, Introspective, Loner, Raw, Playful
Smog – Dongs of Sevotion Read More »
Jeff Tweedy, Jim O’Rourke, Glenn Kotche
Style: Roots Rock, Alt-Country, Art Rock
Moods: Sardonic, Road Trip, Sunny, Warm, Playful, Driving, Humorous, Reflective, Break-up, Energetic, Bittersweet
Loose Fur – Born Again in the USA Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Alt-Country, Slowcore
Moods: Reflective, Sentimental, Rural, Lonely, Melancholy, Twangy, Romantic, Longing, Contemplative, Depressive, Heartfelt, Introspective, Love, Rootsy
Edith Frost – Wonder Wonder Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream-Folk
Moods: Reflective, Flowing, Dreamy, Bittersweet, Melancholy, Pastoral, Mellow, Breezy, Haunting, Morning, Contemplative, Poetic, Peaceful, Soothing
Meg Baird – Furling Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk
Moods: Tender, Intimate, Bittersweet, Autumnal, Reflective, Lonely, Poetic, Breakup, Conversational, Lethargic, Loner, Longing, Love, Melancholy, Mellow, Brooding, Pastoral
Musical Qualities: Soft, Sparse, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Master and Everyone Read More »
Style: Psych, Free-Rock, Noise Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Energetic, Desert, Thorny, Chaotic, Psychedelic, Serpentine, Western
Musical Qualities: Shred, Fuzzy, Improvisation, Instrumental, Noisy
Rangda – False Flag Read More »
Style: SInger-Songwriter, Progressive Country, Chamber Folk
Moods: Reflective, Longing, Heartbreak, Autumnal, Contemplative, Melancholy, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Heartfelt, Lonely, Rainy
Musical Qualities: Lush, Suite, Lyrical, Orchestral, Melodic
Mickey Newbury – Heaven Help the Child Read More »
Style: Avant-Rock, Experimental Songwriter
Moods: Cryptic, Knotty, Philosophical, Deconstructed, Angular, Enigmatic, Mysterious, Moody, Contemplative, Suspenseful, Surreal, Reflective
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Complex, Progressive, Improvisation, Resonant
David Grubbs – The Plain Where the Palace Stood Read More »
Features Masaki Batoh, Ben Lamar Gay, Jim Becker,
Style: Space Ambient, Progressive Electronic, Kosmische, New Age
Moods: Meditative, Cosmic, Peaceful, Warm, Intertwined, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Pulse, Instrumental, Progressive, Atmospheric, Washy, Droney
Instrumentation: Analogue Synthesizers, Organ, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Cornet
Bitchin Bajas – Bajas Fresh Read More »
Style: Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Acid Folk, Americana
Moods: Reflective, Spring, Tender, Sunny, Warm, Breezy, Romantic, Intimate, Rustic, Bright, Contemplative, Fantasy, Introspective, Poetic, Retro, Uplifting, Mellow
P.G. Six – Starry Mind Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana
Moods: Contemplative, Existential, Nature, Poetic Lush, Pastoral, Warm, Peaceful, Romantic
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Drums, Electric Bass, Contra Alto Clarinet, Trumpet, Synthesizers
Bill Callahan – YTILAER Read More »
Styles: Avant-Pop, Art Rock, Experimental Lounge
Vibe: Eclectic, Surreal, Cryptic, Absurd, Communal, Loungey, Eccentric, Angular, Angular, Intertwined, Mellow, Spontaneous
Musical Qualities: Loose, Dissonant, Dynamic, Odd Time Signatures
The Red Krayola – Hazel Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Folk Rock
Moods: Road Trip, Reflective, Earthy, Observational, Deadpan, Poetic, Contemplative, Existential, Morning, Storytelling
Bill Callahan – Apocalypse Read More »
Styles: Psychedelic Minimalism, Kosmische, New Age, Progressive Electronic
Moods: Cosmic, Meditative, Hypnotic, Colorful, Psychedelic, Spiritual, Focused
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Pulse, Polyrhythmic, Minimalistic, Instrumental
Bitchin Bajas – Bajascillators Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Mystical, Longing, Retro, Fuzzy, Sentimental, Warm, Nocturnal, Ancient, Mysterious, Eclectic
The Silence – The Silence Read More »
Style: Atmospheric Jazz, Post-Minimalism
Moods: Nocturnal, Suspenseful, Motorik, Western, Desert, Cinematic, Hypnotic
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Electroacoustic, Rhythmic, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andres Werliin – Ghosted Read More »
Style: Prog, Psych Rock, Acid Folk
Vibe: Epic, Mysterious, Ancient, Eclectic, Suspenseful, Spiritual, Retro
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Odd Time Signatures, Riffs, Atmospheric, Complex
Ghost – Hypnotic Underworld Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Math Rock, Free Rock
Vibe: Desert, Serpentine, Epic, Adventure, Intertwined, Energetic, Bombastic, Mystical
Musical Qualities: Shredding, Riffs, Improvisation, Dynamic, Instrumental, Uncommon Time Signatures, Noisy
Rangda – Formerly Extinct Read More »
Style: Country, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Bittersweet, Reflective, Breakup, Intimate, Introspective, Melancholy, Poetic, Sombre, Longing
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Sparse, Acoustic, Slow
Mickey Newbury – Better Days Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Alt-Country
Vibe: Observational, Deadpan, Earthy, Reflective, Rustic, Confident, Warm, Storytelling, Contemplative, Loner
Qualities: Lush, Choral Vocals, Lyrical, Rhythmic, Simple
Bill Callahan – Woke on a Whaleheart Read More »
Style: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Alt-Country, Slowcore
Vibe: Tender, Bittersweet, Stark, Cryptic, Storytelling, Melancholy, Lethargic, Poetic, Autumnal, Heartfelt, Mellow, Playful
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Soft, Sparse
Matt Sweeney & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Superwolf Read More »
Style: Psych Rock, Prog
Vibe: Adventure, Epic, Mysterious, Fuzzy, Psychedelic, Retro, Energetic, Propulsive
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Jams, Progressive
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Organ, Saxophone, Electric Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Flute, Tanpura
The Silence – Hark the Silence Read More »
Style: Loner Folk, Weird Americana, Folk Rock, Singer Songwriter
Vibe: Peaceful, Melancholy, Reflective, Romantic, Gentle, Rustic, Warm, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Breezy, Contemplative, Lethargic, Mellow, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Soft, Lush, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Atmospheric
P.G. Six – Slightly Sorry Read More »
Style: Bedroom Psych, Drone, Noise Pop, Shoegaze, Space Folk
Vibe: Nocturnal, Murky, Dreamy, Introspective, Hazy, Hypnotic, Intimate, Washy, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Feedback, Drone, Atmospheric, Noisey, Lo-Fi
Flying Saucer Attack – Chorus Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Slowcore, Alt-Country, Loner Folk
Vibe: Existential, Warm, Morning, Spiritual, Deadpan, Peaceful, Poetic, Introspective, Lonely, Melancholy, Mellow, Contemplative, Intimate
Musical Qualities: Slow, Lo-fi, Lush, Soft, Sparse, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Pedal Steel, Piano, Hammond Organ, Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Drum Machine, Hurdy Gurdy, French Horn
Smog – Red Apple Falls Read More »
Style: Chamber Pop, Prog-Pop, Jazz Pop, Singer-Songwriter
Vibe: Lush, Warm, Sunny, Sci-Fi, Playful, Philosophical, Surreal, Energetic, Imaginative
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Dense, Catchy, Complex, Melodic, Dense, Technical, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Piano, Vibraphone, Drums, Flute, Rhodes, Electric & Acoustic Bass, Saxophone, Clarinet, Violin, Cello , Synthesizers, Steel Drum, French Horn
Eiko Ishibashi – Imitation of Life Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Loner Folk, Slowcore-Country
Vibes: Contemplative, Bittersweet, Warm, Loner, Mellow, Uplifting, Love, Break-up, Intimate, Heartfelt, Playful, Soothing, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Beware Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Post-Rock, Progressive Songwriter
Vibe: Oceanic, Ethereal, Unstable, Intimate, Bittersweet, Tamed Wilderness, Reflective, Gentle, Exploratory, Hypnotic, Pastoral, Poetic
Mess Esque – Mess Esque Read More »
On this self-titled collaboration, acid folk luminaries Helena Espvall (Espers) and Masaki Batoh (Ghost) create mysterious and earthy interpretations of traditional Medieval, Swedish, Japanese, and Finnish folk songs, plus a Son House cover, an original, and a handful of free improvisations.
Helena Espvall & Masaki Batoh Read More »
Style: Psychedelic / Chamber Folk
Vibe: Pastoral, Spiritual, Sentimental, Haunting, Medieval, Spring, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Progressive, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Flutes (Kaval, Recorder), Hurdy Gurdy, Drums, Piano, Tanpura, Analogue Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Tympani, Vibes
Ghost – Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet Read More »
Styles: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Post-Rock
Vibe: Deadpan, Ambiguous, Warm, Contemplative, Philosophical, Cryptic, Autumnal
David Grubbs – Rickets & Scurvy Read More »
Style: Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Slowcore
Vibe: Moody, Cryptic, Grim, Playful, Surreal, Stark, Sexual, Bittersweet, Warm, Dark Humor
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Acoustic, Melodic, Sparse
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billie & Matt Sweeney – Superwolves Read More »
Joshua Abrams – Guimbri
Chad Taylor – Mbira
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Repetitive, Sparse, Acoustic, Minimalist
Mind Maintenance – Mind Maintenance Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Flowing, Dreamy, Nocturnal, Mellow, Soothing, Introspective, Haunting, Pastoral, Airy, Ethereal, Intimate Bittersweet, Melancholy, Contemplative, Loner, Peaceful, Soft
Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Lush, Melodic, Sparse, Reverb
Meg Baird – Don’t Weight Down the Light Read More »
Style: Lo-Fi Folk, Slowcore Country, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Religious, Raw, Melancholy, Back-Porch, Lethargic, Stark, Intimate, Rustic
Lyrics: Christian, Alienation, Sexual
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Sparse, Lo-Fi
Palace Brothers – There is No-One What Will Take Care of You Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Acid Folk
Vibe: Nocturnal, Medieval, Psychedelic, Brooding, Sombre, Sentimental
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Droney, Progressive
Six Organs of Admittance – Luminous Night Read More »
Style: Space Pop, Art Pop, Kosmische Lounge
Vibe: Retro-Futuristic, Spacey, Political (Communist), Breezy, Mellow, Elegant
Musical Qualities: Sleek, Groovy, Lush, Melodic, Catchy
Laetitia Sadier – Something Shines Read More »
Bonnie covers Björk, Mickey Newbury, Danzig, R. Kelly and others with help from Espers’ Meg Baird & Greg Weeks
Style: Folk, Slowcore, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Introspective, Morning, Melancholy, Existential, Bittersweet
Musical Qualities: Covers, Vocal Harmonies, Sparse, Soft, Acoustic
Bonnie Prince Billy – Ask Forgiveness Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Slowcore, Americana
Vibe: Apathetic, Bittersweet, Breakup, Contemplative, Depressive, Humorous, Intimate, Lethargic, Loner, Love, Melancholy, Mellow, Moody, Personal, Rootsy
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Sparse, Simple
Papa M – Whatever, Mortal Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Avant-Rock, Experimental Singer/Songwriter, Chamber-Folk
Vibe: Cryptic, Warm, Cerebral, Spring, Exploratory, Eclectic, Melancholy
Musical Attributes: Odd Time Signatures, Progressive Structures, Melodic
Gastr Del Sol – Camofleur Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk-Rock, Psych-Folk, Raga Rock
Vibe: Mysterious, Earthy, Eclectic, Epic, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Ritualistic, Tribal
Musical Attributes: Progressive, Dynamic, Acoustic, Complex
Ghost – Lama Rabi Rabi Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Pop, Progressive Pop
Vibe: Playful, Bittersweet, Satirical, Catchy
Musical Attributes: Lush, Progressive, Melodic, Lyrical, Polished
Jim O’Rourke – Simple Songs Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Minimalism, Post-Minimalism, Ritual Folk
Vibe: Ritualistic, Hallucinogenic, Hypnotic, Earthy, Primal, Psychedelic, Spiritual
Musical Attributes: Electro-Acoustic, Loops, Minimalistic, Sampling
Instrumentation: Manipulated Vocals, Flute, Synthesizer (Moog), Drum Samples, Vibraphone
Ka Baird – Sapropelic Picnic Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Folk, Drone-Folk, Lo-Fi Songwriter, Neo-Psychedelia
Vibe: Loner, Nocturnal, Forest, Sombre, Autumnal, Spacey
Musical Attributes: Lo-Fi, Noisy, Atmospheric, Droney
Flying Saucer Attack – Further Read More »
Originally released in 2005 on Locust
Drag City Reissue (2020)
Format: LP
Style: Chamber Folk
Vibe: Mellow, Morning, Melancholy, Rootsy, Ethereal
Espers – The Weed Tree Read More »
Released in 2017 on Drag City Records Format: LP Review “The world wants an oath but all you can say is: ‘I promise to take up space. I can only promise to take up space” In a society that places such high expectations on individuals to shrink themselves in order to fit into the predominating
Circuit Des Yeux – Reaching for Indigo [Review] Read More »
Released in 2006 on Drag City Records Format: LP Style: Progressive Folk, Psych Folk Vibe: Melancholy, Psychedelic, Nocturnal, Sombre, Forest Musical Attributes: Melodic, Dynamic, Lush
Released in 2006 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Six Organs of Admittance – The Sun Awakens Read More »
Style: Drone-Rock, Experimental Rock
Influences: Dark Ambient, Psych Rock, Kosmische, Noise, Drone-Metal
Vibe: Shadowy, Ominous, Brooding, Dark, Driving, Haunting, Hypnotic, Mysterious, Exploratory, Nocturnal, Hallucinogenic
Musical Attributes: Studio-as-an-instrument, Dissonant, Droney
Ambarchi / O’Malley / Dunn – Shade Themes from Kairos Read More »
Style: Drone-Rock, Dark Ambient. Experimental
Vibe: Suspenseful, Eerie, Atmospheric, Slow, Haunting, Dark, Psychedelic, Mysterious,
Musical Attributes: Dissonant, Repetitive, Sparse, Instrumental, Noisy
Musicians: Stephen O’Malley (Sun O)))), Atsuo (Boris), William Herzog, Michio Kurihara
Ensemble Pearl – Ensemble Pearl Read More »
Style: Free Folk, American Primitive Guitar, Poly-Free Improvisation, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Contemplative, Pastoral, Loner, Moody, Melancholy, Mellow, Abstract, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Complex, Electro-Acoustic
David Grubbs – Prismrose Read More »
Released in 2019 Recorded in the Netherlands on November 11, 2018 Format: LP, DVD
Circuit Des Yeux – Reaching For Indigo: Gaia Infinitus Read More »
Released in 2005 on Drag City Format: LP
Smog – A River Ain’t Too Much to Love Read More »
Released in 2003 on Drag City Recorded in 2000 Format: LP
Loose Fur – Loose Fur Read More »
Released in 1999 on Drag City Records Format: LP Includes Poster
Jim O’Rourke – Eureka Read More »
Originally released on CD in 2005 on Drag City First vinyl pressing – 2009 Format: LP
Six Organs of Admittance – School of the Flower Read More »
Released in 1997 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Edith Frost – Calling Over Time Read More »
Released in 1997 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Aerial M – Aerial M Read More »
Released in 2009 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle Read More »
Originally released in 1969 on Mercury Records 2011 Drag City Pressing Format: LP
Mickey Newbury – Looks Like Rain Read More »
Released in 2009 on Drag City Format: LP Recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio, Chicago, March 2009
Released in 2014 on Drag City Format: LPx2, 45rpm
Om – Advaitic Songs Read More »
On experimental musician David Grubb’s first dedicated songwriter outing, he synthesizes technical bluegrass banjo and fingerstyle acoustic guitar playing with imaginative arrangements, abrupt stylistic shifts, philosophical questioning lyrics, improvisation, and drones. Featured musicians include drummer John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea and Cake), bassist Josh Abrams (Natural Information Society), and drone violinist Tony Conrad.
David Grubbs – The Thicket Read More »
A far cry from the sparse folk usually recorded by Will Oldham, “Epic Jammers and Fortunate Little Ditties” finds his intimate voice and warbly acoustic guitar enveloped by the cosmic drones, blooming synths, airy flutes, and hypnotic tape loops of Chicago new age trio, Bitchin Bajas. The lyrics are essentially fortune cookie mantras and, while there’s a chance they’re tongue-in-cheek, it’s difficult not to smile and feel a brightening of the spirit when hearing uplifting phrases like “Your hard work is about to pay off, keep on keepin’ on” or “you and your whole family are well” get repeated over and over. This collaboration is a soothing, heartwarming listen and a refreshing change-of-pace from Oldham’s tendency towards melancholy and solemn lyrical content.
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy & Bitchin Bajas – Epic Jammers and Fortunate Little Ditties Read More »
Released in 2015 on Drag City Composed using Ben Chasny’s Hexadic System
Six Organs of Admittance – Hexadic II Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter
Subgenres: Slowcore, Country, Folk
Vibe: Depressive, Intimate, Lonely, Sad, Introspective, Raw, Loner
Musical Attributes: Lo-fi, Sparse, Raw, Simple
Palace Brothers – Palace Brothers Read More »
On Automaginary, the Gnawa-inspired cosmic jazz of Natural Information Society is augmented by the flowing textures of Chicago new age trio Bitchin Bajas to create an album of enveloping drones and trance-inducing rhythms. (Follow link for full Review)
Natural Information Society & Bitchin Bajas – Automaginary Read More »
Released in 2006 on Drag City Records Format: LPx2
Joanna Newsom – Ys Read More »
The singer makes an album dealing with the grief and eventual acceptance that followed her sister’s suicide. The style is reminiscent of the spacey lounge-pop of her previous band, Stereolab, although much lighter and dreamier.
Laetitia Sadier – The Trip Read More »
LP, Drag City, 2013 Overview In an interview around the release of Dream River, Bill Callahan said he wanted it to be “the last record you could listen to at the end of the day, before you go to bed, around midnight.” So for my first listen of the album I crawled into bed with my
Bill Callahan – Dream River Read More »
After a prolific career as a noise/improvisational/experimental guitarist and a few forays into folk and chamber pop, Jim O’Rourke surprised his audience with an album closer to straightforward rock than his audience could have ever expected of him. Yet underneath it’s catchy, cheery, and polished exterior, his lyrics are full of humorously bitter resentment. Like his debut singer/songwriter album Eureka, Insignificance is full of the meticulous and lush arrangements that Jim would become known for.
Jim O’Rourke – Insignificance Read More »
Pastoral psychfolk from guitar master Ben Chasney. Here his serene acoustic fingerpicking is occasionally accompanied by harmonium drones and trippy guitar overdubs, but overall the album is extremely sparse and meditative.
Six Organs of Admittance – Asleep on the Floodplains Read More »
Album Information: Released in 2010 on Drag City Records Produced by Joanna Newsom Arranged & Conducted by Ryan Francesconi Recorded by TJ Doherty, Noah Georgeson, Ryan Francesconi, Dana Gumbiner Mixed by Noah Georgeson & Jim O’Rourke Mastered by Steve Rooke at Abbey Road Studios Format: 3xLP Box Set, includes 12″x12″ lyric booklet with full musician
Joanna Newsom – Have One On Me Read More »
Album Information: Released in 2017 on Blue Chopsticks Records (Imprint of Drag City Records) Eli Keszler – Drums, Percussion (Tracks 1,2,4) Jan St. Werner – Electronics (1,4) Nate Woolley – Trumpet (1,2,4,6,7) Recorded by Mitch Rackin at the Seaside Lounge, Brooklyn, Jan-Mar 2017 Mastered by Douglas Henderson Cover Art: Albert Oehlen Back Photo: Tom Van
David Grubbs – Creep Mission Read More »
A fingerpicking folk odyssey that traverses through passages of delicate piano motifs, tribal drum circles, meditative ambience, celebratory horn arrangements, reverent organ drones, and even a cathartic drum solo, all within a single 40 minute track.
Jim O’Rourke – The Visitor Read More »
An introspective, instrumental journey of pastoral fingerstyle guitar, occasionally joined by piano, synth and horn arrangements
Jim O’Rourke – Bad Timing Read More »
Soothing, cosmic drones constructed with tape loops, synths, organs, guitar, mellotron and flute.
Bitchin Bajas – Bitchitronics Read More »
