Month: October 2018

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Goblin’s “Suspiria”

As part of Beyond Fest 2013, Goblin take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on 10.23.13. It's one of three shows, marking the band's first L.A. appearance in their 40 year career.
Happy Halloween!  Today's treat is the soundtrack from Dario Argento's classic '70s horror film "Suspiria," courtesy of Italy's veteran prog-rock band Goblin.  This is not to be confused with Thom Yorke's score for the upcoming remake, which I'm sure will be excellent in its own regard.Goblin's score is wholly unique, almost like a twisted fairy …

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School of Seven Bells’ “Half Asleep”

School of Seven Bells' Alejandra de la Deheza & Benjamin Curtis. Photo by Abbey Drucker; sourced from artist's Facebook.
Here's "Half Asleep" from New York's School of Seven Bells.  It's kinda symbolic of where my headspace is right now. It's also the first song I heard by them. And I still consider it one of their best.  SVIIB's music gets thrown in the indie mix of dream pop and shoegaze, with an emphasis on …

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Gypsy & the Cat’s “Zombie World”

Gypsy & the Cat's Xavier Bacash & Lionel Towers. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
I'm suffering from a bit of cold, so I'm going to keep today's postings brief. Let's start Tuesday with "Zombie World," an import from Melbourne, Australia, courtesy of indie pop duo Gypsy & the Cat.  It's an immensely catchy, semi-danceable, synth-styled, dream-pop tune that's totally inoffensive, almost lightweight, but all feel-good.  I'm finding it's working …

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