Reflections is the second release from Lansing, Michigan-based songwriter David Turel, and his first full length album for Lolipop Records. From the first moments of the album’s opening track “My Giza,” you know you are in for something special – an atmospheric listening experience that will transport you to another place entirely. The organs fade in and begin to slide…
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New Week, New (Old?) Release: Junk Ranchers’ “86” is 35 years late, and right on time
In today’s world of affordable home recording equipment and easy access to worldwide distribution, it’s easy to forget that music was once extremely difficult to release. Recording in a top-notch, professional studio was cost-prohibitive to many, and before the digital revolution many projects simply did not see the light of day for a variety of reasons. By the 1980’s, things…
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New Week, New Release: The Cool Whips’ “And Other Delights”
And Other Delights is the 3rd full length album from The Cool Whips. Though the title was a missed opportunity for the band to cover themselves in cool whip a la Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass’ iconic album cover, the albums cover does feature a painting of the band done by local Portland artist Simran Narmis. The new album,…
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New Week New Release: Marshmallow Overcoat’s “Wait For Her” b/w “The Marshmallow Theme”
The Marshmallow Overcoat is a band who’s roots go back to the 1980’s Paisley Underground scene, and it’s clear from the first listen of this new 45 RPM single that they’re not new to making this kind of music. Both of these songs have an authentically late 1960’s feel, in the compositional elements of the songwriting as well as the…