Tag: Digital

No.5212 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: Femtanyl’s “CHASER” is an auditory rollercoaster that takes listeners on a journey through a dynamic soundscape that is both fresh and captivating. Released in 2023, the album has quickly garnered support from listeners, who have been drawn to its unique blend of hard-hitting bass, breakcore, and chopped vocals. The…

No.5209 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 11/21/2023: Brad Tennant’s 2020 release “Nervous” is a compelling exploration of lo-fi bedroom pop, with each of the 16 tracks offering a unique sonic journey. With a range from instrumental beats to hip hop to synthpop, Tennant creates a soundscape bound to make any listener tap their foot. “Nervous”…

No.5197 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: “Moving Display,” a digital album by Foster Body released in 2016, is an adrenaline-fueled foray into the world of experimental punk rock. Filled with manic vocals, atonal, driven rhythms, and a pace that never lets up, this album showcases the band’s ability to push boundaries while delivering a sound…

No.5194 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: “Experiments From Day 17869,” a 42’42” minute piece by Jim Tetlow, is an audacious exploration of sound. Released on November 11, 2023, this work reveals an innovative approach to music-making. Crafted from four improvisations recorded on September 23, 2023 — the 17869th day of Tetlow’s life, hence the title…

No.5187 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 11/11/23: Integrated Tech Solutions, the tenth album from the critically acclaimed rapper Aesop Rock, is a masterclass in lyrical prowess and innovative production. The album is a scathing critique of modern corporatespeak and its invasive influence on our lives. The album opens with “The ITS Way,” a short but…

The creative minds behind the “BUCHLAÏSMS” series have outdone themselves with their third installation, “BUCHLAÏSMS pt.3.”

No.5183 GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 8 Nov 2023: An Auditory Banquet of Unconventional Sounds In the realm of experimental music, Don Campau’s Stolen Spectrum stands as a testament to his unyielding creativity and innovative spirit. Released in 2023, this album is a daring departure (par for Don) from conventional musical structures and an immersive…

No.5178 ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: What is Bonk Wave? What is not Bonk Wave? What does Bonk Wave mean to you? Does it matter?… If these are questions you can or cannot answer, then perhaps this compilation is for you! Whether you are Bonk Wave Hard or just Bonk curious, every bonker from the Fresh Bonk to…

#5168 ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Released to accompany the book Spiritbox by Katie Haegele Composed by Katie Haegele on a Korg Gadget for Nintendo Switch Recorded live at the East Falls Zine Reading Room Katie Haegele – Korg Gadget, Ethereal Dialpad Joe Carlough – Vocals, Ribbon Synth, Cassette Looping, Spiritbox GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 10/28/23: “Electronic…