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  1. Gold Wolf Galaxy

    July 29, 2013 by Tristin

    old-wlf

    Gold Wolf Galaxy is crazy. Their sound is unconventional to say the least: a mix of 80’s hair metal and disco, layered with an outrageous amount of synths that results in something reminiscent of a sci-fi movie soundtrack. With their self-titled album released in April of this year, this talented duo Spencer and Roger harkens back to an age of electronic music that I thought disappeared while MTV was still a station devoted to music television. “Freja” has to be my favorite song on the album, and it sounds like it came straight out of a Tron basement rave. The buildups are great and when the synths cut out for a split second before blasting off with renewed fury provided by Roger’s guitar, I can’t get enough.  (more…)


  2. Sasquatch: Head Like a Kite

    June 23, 2011 by Hilary

    Head Like a Kite by David Endicott

    Head Like a Kite by David Endicott

    When a performer walks onto a stage wearing a white flared jumpsuit and a red boa about their neck, you aren’t quite sure what to expect.  However, the real intrigue began after the music started to play.  Unable to pigeonhole Head Like a Kite into a genre, I will describe it as: Funk/Hip-Hop/Electronica/Indie/Rock/Pop.  The leader of this curious small symphony of sounds, Seattle native Dave Einmo commanded the audience’s attention.  Known for sampling his own instrumentals into layers of different harmonies, his performance is often described as magical.   This was no exception.  With special guests including Tilson and a dancing panda, the afternoon lull quickly turned into a dance party, fog machine and all.

    Listen to “Wrong Side of a Sunrise”: