Review by: Mister Substitute The drawing of our breath–that short inhalation before we sing, scream, cry or swim– is something I want to bring to focus: it is something we do all the time, but have you thought about the significance of this small act? The idea of the brain and body working together at … Continue reading Sad? “Not Anymore.” Just Emo.
Finding Noise at the Bottom of JASMINEGOLD
Review by: Mr. Substitute Do you make faces when you listen to music? I have a nasty “stank” face when I listen to something that makes me go “Woah, what is this??? I like it!” Well thankfully my face won’t stay this way, no matter what they told us when we were kids. JASMINEGOLD’s latest … Continue reading Finding Noise at the Bottom of JASMINEGOLD
Stay Well with Fernway
Mr. Substitute had the pleasure of interviewing Buffalo’s Fernway. Together they discussed their recent tour, their formation, their album “Autocrave”, and so much more! Check it out below!
Exploring the Absurd and the Obscene with Dissonant Dessert
Review by: Mr. Substitute The words “desert” and “dessert” are words that commonly get mistakenly interchanged or even confused, which is ironic because they are essentially entirely opposite things: one is hot, large and dry while the other is cold, small and well, not usually dry. Dissonant Dessert’s latest album “Absurd, Obscene!” is the Ice … Continue reading Exploring the Absurd and the Obscene with Dissonant Dessert
Going “Places” with Simple Minded Symphony
Review by Mr. Substitute I distinctly remember at one point in my life answering the question “What kind of music do you like?” with “Anything with good lyrics, and ska.” Now I think that is so funny because they don’t have to be mutually exclusive! Exhibit A: Simple Minded Symphony. For me, if horns are … Continue reading Going “Places” with Simple Minded Symphony
The Daydream Express to the Kingdom in “DIET DAYDREAM”
Review by: Mr. Substitute Funny how the brain rewards itself when it recollects something that used to bring you joy; that “Oh yeah…! I remember that!” you quietly say to yourself when your memory is joggled just right. Today I remembered my favorite book growing up: The Daydreamer by Ian McEwan. It happened during my … Continue reading The Daydream Express to the Kingdom in “DIET DAYDREAM”
Music Shelf With Mustard 