Author Archives: Tart
Broken Records and US Royalty: February 26 …. we danced the Snoopy dance
There was simply no way I was going to miss this show, everyone I know in Edinburgh (and by “know” I mean chat with on the internet and listen to their music if they’re in a band) knows the boys … Continue reading
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Filed under @Schubas, Edinburgh, Scottish, Song by Toad
Esperi… “My Tear Dissolved The View” … (and sounds like hope to me)
Esperi is Chris Lee-Marr, from Scotland, go to his bandcamp page and check him out. I think this is beautiful, and as life is getting to be more beautiful I think it’s high time we have some music around here. … Continue reading
We can’t let Valentine’s Day pass without comment, now can we?
Your Love Is Bummin’ Me Out mp3 Dolfish Your Love Is Bummin’ Me Out …. buy it! This little gem is gonna grow on you. Just let it sink in nice and deep. It’s not exactly a joke song. The … Continue reading
I know you’re all tired of being cooped up in the house… come to The Hideout this Thursday, The Kickback and Jonny Rumble
Hate This City mp3 Mea Culpa Mea Culpa … (coming soon via SideCho Records, until then, get it at their shows) Dig out and get out to hear some great bands, favorites of mine, tomorrow night at the Hideout! Buy … Continue reading
Filed under @The Hideout
O’Death… back to life
I’ve always loved O’Death. The moment my ears clicked to them I loved them. The wailing of the vocals and the frenzy of the instrumentation (electric violin, guitars, bass, drum kit from the netherworld, banjo, ukulele, and whatever else suits … Continue reading
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Filed under Indie
Wherein a Tart gives up the pretense….
Well, first off, you need this. I was straightening up my t-shirt drawer yesterday and sadly caressing my beloved Women shirt, thinking to myself: “it’s so sad that they’ve given up on the band. What a fucking night that was!” … Continue reading
Filed under advice please, Confessions, lo-fi, new music
Secret Colours/We Are Hex… with Apteka. You know you should be there! @ Sub-T Saturday night
You know my love for Apteka knows no bounds. This Chicago band has enthralled me with their hard-hitting, guitar and searing sounds. I try to hit all their shows, although I’ve been remiss of late. Saturday night is my chance … Continue reading
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Filed under @the Subterranean, Rock and Roll
Exclusive Error Operator Mix for your New Year and support a good cause for ctel (Acid Ted)
Follow (Wing Commander Remix) mp3 Error Operator A long time ago, when I was first reading music blogs, I became a fan of a circle of friends in Scotland. They are in their mid-thirties or so, grew up in the … Continue reading
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Filed under Indie
Good Riddance 2010… but hey, there were some great albums, yeah?!
Whew, just made it in before midnight! Here’s my list of favorites of 2010. It’s been a helluva year, I’m very much looking forward to 2011 and what it might bring. It’s all up from here, baby! In no particular … Continue reading
Filed under Best of
Pretty Little Empire: Reasons and Rooms
now is not the time mp3 Reasons and Rooms…. buy it! or go to their bandcamp page! I met this guy once, at Lincoln Hall, for a drink, and he slipped me this CD, and told me about this band … Continue reading
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