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S U R V I V E at the Echoplex on 10.06.16

S U R V I V E perform under the cover of darkness at the Echoplex on 10.06.16.
I've got a bit more energy than I thought for this late afternoon/evening. So I'm going to dust off this partially written post for S U R V I V E's Echoplex performance from Oct. 2016, and finally wrap it up. Let's get started ... and/or finished.I was first introduced to Austin's deep synth quartet …

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The Black Angels @ the Mayan on 10.18.17

Fuzzed & defocused in a wash of reverb, The Black Angels perform at the Mayan Theatre on 10.18.17.
Today's been kind of a downer. One of my main work clients declared bankruptcy. Consequently, a number of co-workers received their pink slips. Considering that the economy is "reopening," this doesn't bode well for future endeavors. Hence, the darkness of mood.In that spirit, I'm going to tackle a moodier, broodier slice and sliver of neo-psych …

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“Feel the Rush Tonight” with Lazerhawk & Gunship

Lazerhawk's 2017 album "Dreamrider," featuring the Gunship collaboration "Feel the Rush Tonight."
After a few days away, I'm going to step back into the blog with some '80s inspired synthwave from two of the genre's most influential names, Lazerhawk and Gunship. Now, I wouldn't blame you if you've never heard of them before. I only have a cursory knowledge myself. But this particular selection came up on …

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“Clouds” by Pastel Ghost

Pastel Ghost. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
I just stumbled upon Pastel Ghost this evening, while I was sorting out what to post next.  I wasn't looking in this direction.  But then I heard this wonderful little electronic "dreamrave" track called "Clouds."  Dreamrave … I kinda like that.  It's her words, meaning Pastel Ghost's self-described sound.  I don't know her real name.  …

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