Pterodactyl, Spills Out
I can’t believe psychedelic noise-rock band Pterodactyl are already on their third release, and I’m only just now giving them a try. The Brooklyn-based trio recently released said third album, Spills Out, in November…
Julie Doiron, Woke Myself Up
You know Julie Doiron. I don’t mean you’ve heard her music before, mind you, either solo or from her time with Canadian indie-rock superstars Eric’s Trip. On her most recent full-length release, Julie sings like the best friend you haven’t heard from in years…
Written on June 1, 2007 | Posted in Reviews
Parts & Labor, Stay Afraid
At first listen, I didn’t care much for Brooklynites Parts & Labor’s latest album, Stay Afraid. It kicks off with a heavy dose of skronking feedback and noodly guitars and, well, pretty much keeps right on going that way…
Written on November 28, 2006 | Posted in Reviews
Ladyhawk, Ladyhawk
This is the self-titled debut album for Vancouver-area band Ladyhawk, and it starts off slow. Not slow in tempo, but slow in terms of quality. The first full three songs (“48 Hours,” “The Dugout,” and “My Old Jacknife”), unfortunately, are indie-rock clichés…
Written on October 5, 2006 | Posted in Reviews
