Spencer Brown’s “Stream of Consciousness”

Spencer Brown's 2020 mix album of original compositions "Stream of Consciousness."
As I've mentioned in previous posts, I'm fairly deep in renovating this blog into what hopefully will be viewed as an improvement. I bring this up, not because I enjoy repeating myself, but instead, because it's allowed me to rediscover acts I haven't followed in a good long time … or in some cases, since …

Underworld snippets from 2015

Underworld at the Hollywood Bowl on 06.21.15.
Today would've marked the long-anticipated return of U.K. electronic duo Underworld to Los Angeles. They were originally scheduled to perform at the Shrine Expo Hall this evening. But like everything else from this unfortunate year, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith had to sadly cancel their highly anticipated U.S. tour.I'm fairly bummed about that, since I …

Underworld’s “Moon in Water,” a “Low Burn,” and a “DRIFT” in four parts

Underworld's Karl Hyde performing at the Hollywood Bowl back in 2015.
I probably should start with early Underworld, and work my way towards the post -Darren Emerson phase. That's essentially everything before 2000, which would be the proper way to introduce these progressive pioneers of the house, techno, and trance arenas.Underworld are essentially legends in the annals of electronic music. They chart way back to 1980, …

UNKLE’s “Sunrise (Always Comes Around)”

What a fucked up day! I had a friend get their Randy's Donuts stolen by a Postmates delivery driver. Some ass-hat tool tried a power grab to steal control of my work project. And then there's the whole Mueller debacle that's demonstrating how apathetic and indifferent Americans are, when now is absolutely the time to …