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Ball of Wax 49 Songs: Drew Danburry – “Mediocrity . . .”
The full title of this new song from our Utahan barber/songwriter pal Drew Danburry is “Mediocrity, for Denis Villeneuve (who is amazing and not mediocre),” which gives you some idea of the artist’s intentions. The song seems to be about … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 49 Songs: Solvents – “Sea”
A couple of years after the release of the relatively aggressive LP Modern Dystopia (and man, how apt that title feels right now), Solvents seem to have pivoted back to their strummy/croony roots – at least for the soft, wistful … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 49 Songs: Temple Canyon – “Doris”
Temple Canyon is a newish local rock band fronted by the powerful voice and guitar of Mariko Ruhle. They refer to themselves as “Nostalgic Seattle Rock,” but – at least on their newly-released EP Thank You for Not Caring – … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 49 Songs: Møtrik – “Impossible/OK”
Portland master-Krautrock-practitioners Møtrik make their Ball of Wax debut with “Impossible/OK,” from a forthcoming album that I haven’t heard yet but that has already ratcheted (or maybe sprocketed) to the top of my 2017 favorites list. That driving motorik beat … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 49: August 19th at Conor Byrne!
Ball of Wax 49 Release Show w/Who Is John Smith, Caroline Keys, Robert Deeble, Michele Khazak Saturday, August 19, 9pm Conor Byrne Pub In case the drought conditions and ludicrous temperatures hadn’t already alerted you to the fact, I am … Continue reading
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Submit to Ball of Wax 49 and/or 50!
Another Ball of Wax is behind us, which means yet another Ball of Wax is in front of us. To wit: Volume 49, which will have no theme but be full of wonderful music. Send us some wonderful music for … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 48 Songs: Spelunker – “French Song”
“French Song” plays like sweet bossa nova. Perhaps Gilberto or Getz. But it harkens deeper then that to me. The delivery and style remind me of the softer quieter moments of Tom Ze. It plays like “A Felicidade” by Jobim … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 48: Los Piringundines – “Disfruto Todo”
I love this song. North American bands don’t write songs like this. North American bands don’t use rhythms like these. North Americans don’t speak the language like this. “Disfruto Todo” gets you bobbing your head and dancing to the off … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 48 Songs: Yas/Whetzel – “Wonder Arc en Ciel”
Yas/Whetzel is the project of local Seattle producer James Whetzel and French rapper Yas. I presume “Wonder Arc en Ciel” is about a rainbow (wonder arc in the sky), though you wouldn’t guess that by the nervous, driving pace of … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 48 Songs: Thuraya Ahmad Hasan Ghannam w/ Moe Provencher – “تذكروني”
This song – whose Arabic title is pronounced “Tethekrooni,” and loosely translates as “Remember Me” – is the result of an impressive, heartfelt collaboration across generations, cultures, and the great divide between the dead and the living. The primary vocal … Continue reading
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