[Nac Faves] My Favorite Music of 2017
Ah, the best laid plans and the most brutal excuses. My honest intention to get this sucker done before the new calendar year hit was derailed by a major bout of holiday pneumonia, then as December disappeared in a fevered haze and I gathered myself to finish in January… enter ye olde influenza! Such an […]
[Ticket Giveaway] THE NINES FEST in Devens, MA
It’s been too long since I’ve done a proper giveaway here on the ‘Nac, and handing out a pair of free tickets to next Saturday’s first-ever edition of THE NINES FESTIVAL in Devens, MA is a worthy reason to end that drought. The single day, multi-stage, outdoor fest has a solid musical lineup that includes […]
[Vinyl Giveaway] IDAHO and CAMP RADIO’s latest LPs
As promised a couple weeks back in my Faves of 2011 post, I have extra vinyl editions of two of those fine records to grant to some lucky souls. And they couldn’t be more different: Camp Radio‘s “Campista Socialista” full-length and Idaho‘s “You Were A Dick” LP. A blast of Canadian trio power-pop and one […]
[A Special Giveaway] KRISTIN HERSH books, music, + tee
Here’s a giveaway that’s been very long in the posting… since Autumn, in fact, when Kristin Hersh‘s debut memoir, “Rat Girl” was published in the U.S. and I started putting together this little contest to mark the occasion. Life got in the way, Kristin kept planning more cool stuff I thought I’d wait for, and […]
[Boston Ticket Giveaway] THE CORIN TUCKER BAND on 10/25 at the Paradise
This coming Monday, singer/guitarist Corin Tucker brings her new songs and backing band to Boston as part of her first-ever East coast solo tour, and I’m probably one of the few people more excited about her drummer than the former (and hopefully future) Sleater-Kinney member herself. Sure, when I heard Corin was working on her […]
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The Whole Thing Is Just There, by Young Jesus
My goodness, is the new Young Jesus LP ever great. Officially out today on Saddle Creek Records. Wowzers.
Swearin' - Grow into a Ghost (Official Music Video)
Two new Swearin’ videos to mark the release day of their “Fall Into The Sun” LP. “Grow Into A Ghost” (below), along with “Future Hell”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSwNzQNlkm0..
Low - Poor Sucker [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
A brand new Low video from their unsettlingly excellent “Double Negative” LP…
The Breeders - Spacewoman (Official Video)
New video from The Breeders, directed by Mr. Richard Ayoade…
Swing Left EP, by J. Robbins (with Gordon Withers)
J. Robbins (Jawbox/Govt Issue/Burning Airlines/Channels) and Gordon Withers have released a 3-song covers EP with their takes on Mission of Burma,..
