Spotlight: King Orchid's "I Sound Much Better In the Sun"

So maybe I've got a slight bias towards duos.  Aside from being a member of one, I love the energy (whether it's friction or pure momentum) of two musicians pushing themselves and each other to create music for an audience that's largely accustomed to >2 piece bands, acts, ensembles, etc.  There are obvious limitations when there are only two musicians at work, and they call for more creative thinking than might be apparent.  The usual concerns of songwriters are always on the minds of a duo, but dynamics, technical ability, and variety are of particular concern.  It's the nature of the beast... and it's really exciting to see a duo pull it off and make you forget there isn't another musician involved.

Artists Who Have Submitted Music: Check Your Submissions Here

I had to revive the original Band Over Boston library computer.  I've transferred over the music and have the library ready to go live at In House Cafe once more.  Only thing is, I'm not sure everything transferred, as my computer kept telling me something was corrupt but wouldn't say what.  (I think the Dell was just crossing its arms at transferring data to an Apple.)

Spotlight: The Highway's "Forest People"

(Originally written for the Deli New England)

Psychedelic swirling lures, introducing Forest People with atmospheric effects, slide guitar and nebulous, distant vocals, building softly before finally dropping into one crunchy, snarled-lip guitar lick.  The band kicks it aside with the verse, Daniel Tortoledo's vocals immediately in the high-register, the rhythm guitar jiving like 70's funk.  It's as hypnotizing an opener as this listener has encountered in a very long time.  But The Highway, much as the name suggests, isn't content to idle in one place.

Spring(ing)

Well, the patio door is open and the breeze says winter is dwindling away.

Submissions have continued through the heavy winter months, but BOB’s been hibernating.  A long fling with a web programmer who ultimately had to leave the project made me want to step back, reevaluate, and fund-raise a little bit.  (Okay, a very little bit – but seeds are small.)  Plus, everyone’s busy (as is always the case), but in the face of long-building expectations for a website that didn’t work out, it was just easier to wait until the time was right once more.

Two computers just came in the mail and I’ve come up with a plan.  Here’s to shaking the snow from the eyes and budding once more.

Recently Added (from the archives)

 

DEAF COUNTRY

EP: “Ultra Mega Gold”

From the opening drum loop of “Full Spectrum Bulbs,” soaked in reverb and grand enough to move mountains, it’s apparent that this is an immersion-minded album, whether it’s right in your ears or blanketing the dance floor.  Infectious synths slide and cascade down over sawtooth basslines; other production choices range from tinkling piano to chunky, power guitar, and give each song its own character.  There’s even a little spoken word, right out of the 80′s, and the bonus Broken Social Scene cover brings indie rock right into Deaf Country’s bubbling, shimmering world. “Ultra Mega Gold” wants you to dance, but if you must listen sitting, it will settle for a smile.