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Author Archives: Levi Fuller
Ball of Wax 42 Songs: KAPtN AtAK, Strong Like Woman – The Meaning of Life
Lest you fear Ball of Wax 42 had surrendered entirely to the introspective and the mellow after its rump-shaking kickoff, KAPtN AtAK (aka Kelly Dale of Strong Like Woman) is here to bring the party back – the Meaning of … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Ju. – El Sentido de la Vida
Madrid’s Ju. (pronounced, I assume, like the English word ‘who,’ but I could be mistaken) is the newest international addition to the Ball of Wax coterie, and I couldn’t be more pleased to have them. The band first came to … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Virgin of the Birds – The Meaning of Life
In this season of thankfulness, I would like to take a moment to declare my gratitude for the existence of Jon Rooney/Virgin of the Birds. Since his first appearance way back on Volume 5, he’s been one of the most … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Darryl Blood – The Meaning of Life
Darryl Blood‘s “The Meaning of Life” is the first of only a couple instrumental submissions to this volume, and it’s a gorgeous bit of composition via audio manipulation. Darryl has departed from his usual singer-songwriter/power-popper fare to deliver an electroacoustic … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Rob Anderson – The Meaning of Life
You might not know it from the full sound of this delightfully orchestrated recording, but this is actually a solo track from Rob Anderson, most known around these parts for his work leading the kitchen-sink indie-folk-rock outfit Day Laborers and … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Seth Howard – The Meaning of Life
One benefit of convening our giant group of 40 BoW alumni for Ball of Wax 40 was bringing a number of people back into the fold who’d been quiet for a while. People like Seth Howard, who’s been part of … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Travis Champ – The Meaning of Life
Jon Rooney’s favorite frontier surrealist Travis Champ is back, and his take on “The Meaning of Life” doubles down on the surrealism – which makes sense, since it was inspired by a dream he had about listening to the lost … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Robb Benson – The Meaning of Life
Robb Benson is nothing if not prolific. He has started more bands (more good bands) than I can count, and early on in our acquaintance it became clear to me that songwriting for him is just one more essential function … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 42: The Meaning of Life! 12/3 at Conor Byrne
Ball of Wax Volume 42 Release Show Day Laborers & Petty Intellectuals / Seth Howard / KAPtN AtAK (Strong Like Woman) / Holly Small / Robb Benson Thursday, December 3rd, 8pm Conor Byrne Pub 21+ / $8 (Ball of Wax … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Christopher Kelley – The Meaning of Life
As you might have heard, Volume 42 of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly will be composed entirely of songs titled “The Meaning of Life.” I was delighted by how many submissions I received, and I think you all will be … Continue reading
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