I’ve been a fan of Ghost Food since they started releasing music on Sweet Wreath. I fell in love with the Spearfinger project and last year’s Moon project. I felt a kinship in terms of themes and sounds, both visual and auditory, so I was both excited and nervous to get asked to improvise as … Continue reading New Video: Ghost Food at Exprov 18
The playlist, haiku, and links are available at The Drunken Odyssey! Continue reading Musicalia #64: Over the Bent World Broods
You can grab the links and read the haiku and playlist over at The Drunken Odyssey. Continue reading Musicalia #63: Last Night at the Three of Cups
From Jackhammer Music: The definitive “all killer/no filler” collection of the amazing Tok Yathraa’s work, culled from his wildly fun and original thematic albums that center around Asian folklore/horror. The Singapore based artist explores the mythology and creatures of Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, etc and blends the tales into a music that truly falls under … Continue reading New Music: Tok Yathraa: Bomoh: Black and Roll Anthology
I had already made plans to go to Exprov 18 because it had a lineup of some of my favorite local acts. I would have gone if it were only Texan Danny Kamins performing–he’s a killer player. I got asked to help out with the Ghost Food set, which is exciting for me, since I’ve … Continue reading New Show: Ghost Food at Exprov 18
You can get the weekly haiku, playlist, and playlist links over at The Drunken Odyssey. Continue reading Musicalia #62: A lamplighter lost in the hills.
This was a second or third time reread for me, but I’ve also used this as a reference for a few decades. I’m hoping to expand into the other volumes soon, which I’ve used for reference, but don’t think I’ve read cover-to-cover. I have always liked how Jones gets into the historical context and into specific … Continue reading Marginalia #47
You can read the haiku, check out the playlist, and get links to hear it over at The Drunken Odyssey. Continue reading Musicalia #61: Neither Subtle Nor Sharp
I decided to return to my survey of Aristotle, but thought I’d also check out a few commentaries. Adler’s is written for a general reader with interest in philosophy or Aristotle. Very readable, fun, and clear. If you’re looking for something more academic, check out Jonathan Barnes’s Aristotle: A Very Short Introduction, which feels like … Continue reading Marginalia #46
Stephen McClurg 