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Ball of Wax 55 Songs: Town Forest – “Crowns (Gold Teeth and Weapons)”
Volume 55 of Ball of Wax storms the gates with Town Forest’s energetic revision of the opener from their 2014 EP, One Day After the First Half Moon. Where the original live-recording was all raunch and skronk (and I’ll be … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 55: Borders! March 15th at Woodland Theater
Ball of Wax 55 release show: Borders Woodland Theater Friday, March 15th, 8pm Town Forest, Nic Masangkay, Annie Ford & Corespondents, and Levi Fuller & the Library Ball of Wax 55 CD included with entry For the 55th volume of … Continue reading
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Submit to Ball of Wax 55: Borders
It’s time yet again to begin collecting a new volume of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly. I decided the next volume – Winter 2019 – should be on the theme of Borders. Funds will go to RAICES, or a similar … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Trash Lights -“Spirals Down Part 3”
“Spirals Down Part 3” is the second Ball of Wax offering this year from instrumental duo Trash Lights, and compared to the sprawling “Second Movements,” it’s a tiny, compact gem of musical concision. But Steven Andrea and Brendon Helgason can … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Rory Gannon – “The Waves”
Rory Gannon‘s “The Waves,” the initial track on his most recent release Panic Language, presents a driving, repetitious initial motif that builds upon itself in layers. In the absence of guitar, lyrics, or any of the usual armature, he presents … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Drekka – “Sense of Senses”
From Ball of Wax newcomer (and musical veteran) Drekka comes the nuanced drone of “Sense of Senses.” This piece moves in like strange weather, all thundering low end and effervescent hiss, with melodic elements – shapeless falsetto voices, disjointed piano, … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Music for Dead Birds – “Hot and High”
I’m very pleased to have new Music for Dead Birds, our old friends in Ireland – although for this recording I suppose I should say “our old friend in Vietnam.” Singer/guitarist Jimmy Monaghan has been living in Hanoi, Vietnam, for … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: electric bird noise – “steve strong II”
I thought I’d open this review with a rumination on the meaning of the band’s name, but that can’t be done while listening to music like this. Or shouldn’t. What should be done is to block out all other sounds—all … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 54 Songs: Darryl Blood – “Broken Book”
Darryl Blood may be my spirit animal. Every time I listen to one of his songs, I think to myself, “that sounds like something I’d do!” Nah, I’m giving myself far too much credit. Still, there are so many little … 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