Alison Moyet’s “Ski”

April 21, 2019June 26, 2020

Alison Moyet’s “Ski”

Alison Moyet. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.

Some of you might recognize Alison Moyet as the voice of iconic ‘80s electro synth-pop duo Yazoo, or here in the states, Yaz. They had a few hits way back when, like the new wave disco bits "Situation" and "Don't Go," or the slow roll dance ballad "Only You," which were all staples of the …

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February 15, 2019July 1, 2020

Clinic’s “Harmony”

Clinic. Photo by Rhian Askins; sourced from Domino Music.

"Harmony" is a curious little track from English act Clinic, who I've read wear surgical masks and robes when performing live. Kinda on the nose, yet weird enough to count me interested. Anyway, I know little-to-nothing about these guys. But this whimsically off-kilter track just caught me by surprise.It starts with a tubular bells-like rhythmic …

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January 3, 2019July 7, 2020

Anna Calvi’s “Swimming Pool”

Anna Calvi. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.

I first heard Anna Calvi on one of Iggy Pop's "Confidential" shows on BBC Radio 6. I don't recall the song, nor when I heard it. But her music just crept up on me, striking one of those intangible chords ... one I couldn't shake, yet didn't know why. To classify Calvi as unique would …

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November 2, 2018July 20, 2020

Spiritualized @ the Orpheum on 10.16.18

Spiritualized at the Orpheum Theatre on 10.16.18.

I’ve been a fan of U.K. psychedelic rock act Spiritualized since their first album “Lazer Guided Melodies” came out in 1992. That album was a revelation. The entire album flowed continuously from one song to the next, residing in peaceful melodic lulls that built progressively into insanely complex rhythms of overwhelming euphoric sound. It was …

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October 22, 2018July 23, 2020

The Kills’ “Impossible Tracks”

The Kills' Jamie Hince & Alison Mosshart perform at the Regent Theatre on 08.13.18.

The Kills' "Impossible Tracks" has this sexy, seedy, bluesy kind of guitar riff that's completely irresistible. It's repetitive and hypnotic, full of subdued intensity and outward soul. And it's driving rhythm lays a cozy bed for some sultry songwriting to occur. I've been listening to this one a lot lately.Check it out ... "Impossible Tracks" …

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