There are some noticeable trends among the music that is sent to me via snail mail. More often than not, my suspicion is raised
Belle & Sebastian have always been one of the finest examples of how simplicity and intricacy are not exclusive entities in music. The Glasgow-based
Eccentric personality traits can be quite glaring upon meeting a new person. For me, whether they are artistically focused with a plethora of innovative
The term “musical entrepreneur” would seem to apply well to Dave Matthies, but he would likely take none of the credit. Over the past
There are few active bands that have released material as often and consistently as The Church. They have averaged an album every year or
In independent music, anticipation can sometimes be just as important as the material itself. Artists have taken advantage of such leverage before, pushing an
The specific method of recording an album should never be used an indicator of an artist’s level of commitment. After all, not everyone can
When a band’s name derives from Charles Baudelaire novella that was released in 1847, I do not think that calling the members a bunch
In the spirit of a Friday, I figured that featuring two instantaneously accessible artists would be appropriate. On drowsy Mondays or monotonous Tuesdays, I
Stereotypes are difficult to shake off some genres, as the primary innovators of them are usually considered to be the archetypical reference point for
