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Author Archives: Shannon García, Esq.
Ball of Wax 63 Songs: The Weird Winkers – “Span the Great Divide”
This week marks the anniversary of the week of first dates my husband and I had 11 years ago. One of our first dates was a Ball of Wax release show. That was a bright time of new feelings rising … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 63 Songs: Elisa Flynn – “Stand Tall”
This song is reminiscent of something just at the tip of your tongue. It’s a song you already know and love. You haven’t actually heard it before. Yet it feels familiar. “Stand Tall” has a super ’80s vibe with the … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 62 Songs: Levi Fuller – “I Need You”
In the interest of full disclosure, I am biased. I love the music of Levi Fuller. I think he is one of the most talented musicians I have ever laid my ears on. He is a treasure. I cherish his … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 62 Songs: Ken Cormier – “Not in the Way You Mean”
Dulcet sounds of a chipper ukulele overlay this short sweet ditty of a song. The lyrics are endearingly nonsensical and feel especially apropos coming off of the hangover that has been the last four years. As if to say, “I’m … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 61 Songs: Icarus Phoenix – “The Future, for Emma”
This jauntily milquetoast ditty is depressingly upbeat. It manages to be dreamy and ethereal while also being earnest and grounded. The song’s playful melody twinkles on top of sweetly morose prose. This song is authentically twee. I listen to this … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 61 Songs: Emiko Blalock – “10 Years”
This is four minutes and 31 seconds of earnest, heartfelt emotion. Strong, melodic vocals are set in front of a simple, sweet, cyclical guitar melody. The vocals chronicle the moments of a love long lost but not forgotten. The simple … Continue reading
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