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Category Archives: Check Out This Song
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Drew Danburry – “1996, For Luke Graham, Ryan Hibler and Aaron Mickelson”
Everyone’s favorite singer-songwriter/barber/fraudulent teen Drew Danburry is back after what feels like a long hiatus (or at least a long hiatus from my inbox). It’s been a couple years since Drew brought us “Mediocrity, for Denis Villeneuve (who is amazing … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: The Foghorns – “Night of the Comet”
“It’s the last arcade on the street / it’s the end of the 1980s / and somehow you’re alive” is one hell of a lyric from a band that’s had more than their fair share. As a latchkey kid from … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Cowboy Cold – “Roadkill”
I am pleased to report that American(a) music is alive and well. I am also pleased to tell you that it won’t be found on popular radio. Not that I’m happy it isn’t getting that type of exposure, but because … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Goodmorning Valentine – “My Little Valentine”
Joey Beltram returns to Ball of Wax after contributions to Quarterlies 35, 36, and 39. Beltram, performing as Goodmorning Valentine, delivers a pared down perfect duet in “My Little Valentine.” A gentle walking folk melody played on acoustic guitar sets … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Tekla Waterfield – “Morpheus”
It’s always a thrill to hear the unconventional employed in the service of an otherwise-gentle arrangement. I’m not referring to the samples of children at play on Tekla Waterfield’s “Morpheus,” (although, as found sounds go, they are a delight—who can … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Holly and the Dead Saints – “Journey into Death”
Grumpy Bear side project Holly and the Dead Saints – which I believe is primarily, if not entirely, our old pal Lattney B – returns with the uplifting pop-dirge “Journey into Death.” Lattney makes good use of the classic lo-fi … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Medejin – “World’s Fair”
Our new friends Medejin are back with their new single “World’s Fair,” which they’ve graciously allowed us to include on Ball of Wax 57. Where their previous contribution, “Untitled 4,” was slow and contemplative, with lots of empty space and … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Bear Clouds – “With Us”
There is very little music that has come out of my region of the country that has inspired me to proudly wear its influence on my sleeve or to incorporate its touchstones into my own style, so it’s difficult for … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Bodies on the Beach – “Coaster”
Bodies on the Beach is a project from Planes On Paper‘s Navid Eliot, and “Coaster” is a dreamy, reverb-drenched slice of summertime indie pop. It’s a bouncy, well-structured and well-executed song; from the jangly, finger-picked electric guitars that suggest a … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 57 Songs: Sex Hogs – “Bricks”
Our newest volume starts off with an appropriately summery track from Northern California trio Sex Hogs. “Bricks” is warm and breezy, like a perfect sunny day, with just enough grit to remind you you’ve been sitting in the sand all … Continue reading