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Author Archives: Zach Warnes
Ball of Wax 56 Songs: Poor Neighbors – “First Time Caller”
“First Time Caller” by Poor Neighbors is just one more reason to be excited about a yet to be announced release from this thoughtful duo based in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Taking a page from the handbook … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Green Light Cameras – “Stones for Sale”
“Stones for Sale,” by Green Light Cameras, is an enjoyable indie rock piece in 5/4 delightfully reminiscent of genre progenitors like Yo La Tengo and Broken Social Scene. Built upon an octave-heavy guitar line and simple shook-out rhythm, “Stones” delivers … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Medejin – “Untitled 4”
If you are a fan of moody, atmospheric pop that makes you want to dance in your headphones, then make sure you give “Untitled 4” by Medejin a listen. At just under three minutes, Jenn Taranto and company deliver the … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 53 Songs: Poor Neighbors – “Tolle”
It isn’t often that I come across new music with such an overwhelming pull of nostalgia that I am compelled to stop what I am doing, find a quiet place, and consume it with an openness and willingness that only … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Amanda Winterhalter – “I Miss You (I Don’t Know Why)”
Amanda Winterhalter‘s “I Miss You (I Don’t Know Why)” is straight-forward, heartfelt, honest songwriting. Everything about this song, from lyrics to production, embraces these qualities – which is refreshing in Seattle’s climate of often nebulous, reverb-soaked, and automated offerings. This … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Gabriel Mintz – “Sharpen”
“Sharpen,” off of Gabriel Mintz’s DXT77F (now on vinyl from Union Zero), is a masterful example of production and songwriting. Marching along with a metallic beat on the two and four, “Sharpen” envelops the listener in a warm blanket or echo … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 51 Songs: Trash Lights – “Second Movements”
“America is many things to many people” For music that is self-described as “aimed directly at putting people to sleep,” Trash Lights grabs a thought provoking sound bite to open their track Second Movements. In this incredible time of political … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 51 Songs: slicnaton – “Storch”
From the opening lines, slicnaton’s “Storch” sounds like menace slowly being poured over a smoldering fire. I imagine that scene from Apocalypse Now where a sweat-drenched and terrified Martin Sheen makes his way into the jungle temple to slay his … Continue reading