Prairiewolf Presents: A Drum Machine Meditation

On May 5th, Centripetal Force will be unleashing what will certainly be regarded as an instant classic kosmische country record by the hotly anticipated Prairiewolf. Birthed just last year, the band consists of Stefan Beck (A.K.A. Golden Brown) on guitar and lap steel, fellow music journalist Tyler Wilcox (of Aquarium Drunkard) on bass and Jeremy Erwin,Continue reading “Prairiewolf Presents: A Drum Machine Meditation”

Record Crates United x I Heart Noise Mixtape // Side B: I Heart Noise 

This is the second half of a collaborative mix we’ve created together with I Heart Noise! This half, or Side B, of the mix features six recent favorite tracks picked by IHN. Check it out below: Corntuth – C-001  Anatomy of the Heads – Obsidian Spears Cindy – Wrong Answer Violet Nox – Selene  ZahnContinue reading “Record Crates United x I Heart Noise Mixtape // Side B: I Heart Noise “

Announcing The Record Crates United Mix Tape on Dunebuggyradio.com

At 1pm EDT/12pm CT this Saturday and Sunday, tune in to http://dunebuggyradio.com/ to hear yours truly play a deep selection of psychedelia, underground folk, cosmic jazz and other intriguing sounds. (These are repeat airings, as the show debuted last night). I’ve been asked by the good folks over at Dune Buggy Radio to host myContinue reading “Announcing The Record Crates United Mix Tape on Dunebuggyradio.com”

Now Playing: Episode 5

Here’s one last episode of Now Playing before the close of 2018… Featuring: Night Swimming by Dentist 2. Last Breath for Autumn by Shockpowder 3. Lamb’s Ear by Nighttime -KH

Christmastime at RCU (Xmas Mix ’18)

In my continuing effort to dig up the most unique and listenable Christmas songs by artists that you’d expect to find across the RCU blog and social media accounts, I present the following mix….Expect obscure funk/soul artists like Binky Griptight and Milly & Silly alongside people like Jerry Garcia and Sean Smith in full folkContinue reading “Christmastime at RCU (Xmas Mix ’18)”

Record Crates United: Now Playing (Episode 3)

You’re gonna want to crank this one up: Heinous Crimes – Lies Nematode – Bugs Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders – Poisonous Berry Quimper – False Serpent Open Doors *With incidental music by the Harlem Pop Trotters and Brian Bennett & Alan Hawkshaw  

Halloween 2018 Mix

“And it was the afternoon of Halloween. And all the houses shut against a cool wind. And the town was full of cold sunlight. But suddenly, the day was gone. Night came out from under each tree and spread.” ― Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree Continuing the tradition that started over at my ancient 8tracksContinue reading “Halloween 2018 Mix”

2018 Autumn Mix

Here’s this year’s mix to help you get in the most autumnal mood as possible. Bill MacKay – The Freak On The Black Harley Shirley Collins – Lady Margaret And Sweet William Sharron Kraus – Joy’s Reflection is Sorrow Rowan : Morrison – The Buzzard and the Nightingale John Renbourn – Willy O’Winsbury The BairdContinue reading “2018 Autumn Mix”

Record Crates United: Now Playing (Episode 2)

I am proud to say that this episode includes new songs by Dire Wolves, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Rowan : Morrison and Jacques Le Coque: Ghost Funk Orchestra – “Walk Like a Motherfucker” Dire Wolves – “Unfettered And Alive” Rowan : Morrison – “We Rode the Horses” Jacques Le Coque – “Getaway Car” *With incidental musicContinue reading “Record Crates United: Now Playing (Episode 2)”

Record Crates United: Now Playing (Episode 1)

While I may never be able to have the time to cover every artist or album that I want, I could at least cover much more with the help of my new mini-podcast series, Record Crates United: Now Playing. Every couple of weeks, I will be featuring a few new songs by independent artists and labels,Continue reading “Record Crates United: Now Playing (Episode 1)”