Author: Bryan
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Caspar – Sonic Uke
(cassette, 1993) No.0409 Download Album HERE Note: the album cover featured is the one I was sent by Chris. A different album cover is shown on his website (included in the gallery below). GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 11/28/1993: A Raw and Rowdy Ride of Pure Fun In the world of lo-fi, DIY recordings, few…
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Rich Arithmetic – Pushbutton Romance
(CD, 2024) No.5261 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: A Triumphant Return to Form As a devoted fan of Rich Arithmetic since the “Cambridge” cassette graced the pages of GAJOOB in 1991, the release of “Pushbutton Romance” is not only a nostalgic journey but also a reaffirmation of Richard Horton’s enduring artistry. This album, released on…
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Bing Satellites – Lo-fi Ambient Works
(Digital, 2022) No.5088 ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: An exploration of lo-fi ambient music, tape noise and distortion and atmospheric soundscapes. GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: A Sonic Journey Through Lo-fi Ambience Bing Satellites’ “Lo-fi Ambient Works” is a captivating exploration into the realms of lo-fi ambient music, characterized by its use of tape noise, distortion, and atmospheric…
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The Rise of Home Studios in Tanzania’s Bongo Flava Scene
In the dynamic landscape of Tanzania’s music industry, the burgeoning trend of home recording studios is reshaping the production and creative processes of Bongo Flava, a popular music genre that has defined the nation’s auditory culture for decades. This development is not just altering how music is made; it’s challenging the traditional studio system and…
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Spotify Entangled in Legal Battle Over Royalties, Puts Spotlight on Music Streaming Economics
In a significant legal confrontation that has caught the attention of the music industry and market watchers alike, Spotify is currently facing a lawsuit filed by the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) in a New York federal court. The crux of the dispute lies in allegations that the music streaming giant has underpaid songwriting royalties, potentially…
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West of Smithfield
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David
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Green Lipped Llama
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Elk Tongue
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Briyan Frederick – Doris Gets Her Oats (1980’s 4-track Recordings)
This is my first album released on cassette in the early 1980’s. These were recorded on a Tascam Porta One 4-track cassette recorder. It’s mostly solo, but a lot of friends and family get roped in often enough. Most of the songs were made while I was still in college living with my parents in…