Eels Evolving Musical Identity and the Songwriters' Craft
In the latest episode of Sound Sagas, we navigate the intricate maze of music creation, focusing on the influential band Eels, and the broader topics of vocal distinctiveness and the intricacies of songwriting.
Exploring the Ethereal World of Sparklehorse & Mark Linkous
In the vast landscape of indie music, few bands have captured the hearts and minds of listeners quite like Sparklehorse. Led by the enigmatic talent of Mark Linkous, Sparklehorse's music transcends traditional boundaries, offering listeners a sonic journey through the depths of emotion and imagination.
Going on a Power Trip
Power Trip was a thrash metal band formed in 2008 in Dallas, Texas. The band was known for their aggressive, high-energy live performances and their blend of thrash metal, hardcore punk, and crossover thrash.
Bell Witch: Funeral Doom Forever
Seattle-based duo Bell Witch practice a specific style of heavy metal called funeral doom. The typical sound is characterized by its plodding pace (slow beats-per-minute) and intense emotional gravity. If you can imagine a stereotypical funeral dirge — literally the processional song they play as they carry the casket — then you’re getting close to understanding the basics of the style.
The Best Band You’ve Never Heard Of: Rilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley was a band of many seasons made up of a bunch of good friends. In retrospect, the discography feels like a story told over the course of a lifetime, of a life well lived. The emotions they evoke in listeners range from songs to dance to, songs to cry to, and songs to be in love or break up to...