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Ball of Wax 52 Songs: James Whetzel – “Sun Clouds (Orchestral Version)”
The opening of “Sun Clouds (Orchestral Version)” immediately evokes for me some of the work Mark Mothersbaugh produced for the Rushmore soundtrack. That’s not to say that James Whetzel’s palm wine guitar style is in any way derivative of Mr. … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Eggshells – “Bone Marrow”
The width and depth of submissions for Ball of Wax continues to astound. Eggshells’ submission “Bone Marrow” – ethereal and astoundingly rich in its attention to detail – is a signature song. Just coming off a spot at this year’s … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Weird Hill – “Left in the Sun”
SCENE: Chicago in the mid-’90s, three indie rockers sit huddled around a Tascam Porta One 4 track (the one with batteries and strap pegs). Their band, Number One Cup, is recording a repetitive cowbell rhythm track, which they will then … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Small Life Form – “Old Sounds for a Young Piano”
Small Life Form returns to Ball of Wax after an auspicious debut on Volume 51. “Old Sounds for a Young Piano” is definitely shorter, and arguably more musical, than “Penetrable Surface,” but it continues SLF’s creative exploration of repetition, drone, … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Darryl Blood – “The Staircase”
Darryl Blood scores. Literally (and yes, I use the word correctly here). Clearly a fan of John Carpenter’s soundtracks (even tagging Carpenter and “vintage synthesizers” on his bandcamp page), he composed the score for this year’s The Campus, an indie … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Syrinx Effect – “Super Soaker”
Syrinx Effect is the duo of soprano saxophonist Kate Olson and trombonist Naomi Siegel, along with a handful of pedals, a laptop, and some other sound toys. As on Kate’s solo contribution to Ball of Wax 50, the pair use … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Shitty Person – “Dumbshit”
It just occurred to me that this volume of Ball of Wax starts off on a bit of a nihilistic bent. First we’re killing paradise with the Foghorns, then we have Xurs indulging in bad habits, and now we’re just … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: Xurs – “Bad Habits”
Seattle post-punk (or, as they put it, “angular weirdo punk”) outfit Xurs makes their Ball of Wax debut with “Bad Habits,” and I couldn’t be happier to have them as part of our scrappy crew. I think this is one … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52 Songs: The Foghorns – “Bump”
Ball of Wax stalwarts the Foghorns offer up “Bump” on Volume 52, a rollicking workout that takes a page from some of the best work in the band’s catalog. Whereas last year’s outstanding . . . on a Dog’s Ass … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 52: May 11th at Conor Byrne!
Ball of Wax 52 Release Show with Gabriel Mintz, Doug Hood & the Wholly Heathens, Eggshells, and Amanda Winterhalter Friday, May 11, 9pm Conor Byrne Pub $8 (includes a copy of Ball of Wax 52 CD) It’s time to celebrate … Continue reading
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