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Seasurfer’s “The Calling” … and a few others

Seasurfer's founder Dirk Knight & vocalist Apolonia. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
Just a quick post for this Saturday evening ...Through the revisionary process I've embraced to cement this site in firmer foundations (visual, grammatical, functional, to name a few), I've been revisiting a number of acts that I've featured in the past. Call it playing catch-up, an overdue reintroduction, or just plain curiosity as to what …

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A couple from Snow in Mexico

Snow in Mexico's Andrea Novelli & Massimiliano Cruciani. Photo sourced from Saint Marie Records bio.
Here's a couple of tracks from Snow in Mexico, an electronic dream-rock/synth-pop duo out of Rome, Italy. I've heard of these guys before, but never really gave them a proper listen. I should've. They release material on Saint Marie Records, a well-respected genre label for all sounds ethereal, atmospheric, and filled with reverb, specializing in …

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Soviet Soviet’s “Endless Beauty”

Soviet Soviet. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
Soviet Soviet is one of the first bands I've encountered that’s been denied entry into the U.S. …. and on a technicality. Of course, there's been others. But given the current political climate, this feels a little different.The Italian trio were supposed to perform at South by Southwest last year. Their paperwork seemed in order. …

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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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