Category Archives: Videos

Tied to the Branches: “A Sword”

Marc Manning has been with Ball of Wax since volume 1, track 1. “A Sword,” from his newish electro-goth-gaze band Tied to the Branches, is featured on Volume 23. And now it has a video. “A Sword,” unlike some of … Continue reading

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The Curious Mystery: “Night Ride Reeling”

The guys at Sospunwespunwest really have a good thing going. They have a great approach to making music videos, which seems to be to employ various methods of collage (both physical and software-based) and simple camerawork to make them as … Continue reading

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Webelos: “Hansel and Gretel”

Our friends Webelos (as heard on Ball of Wax volumes 10, 18, and 21) have a new record coming out. You can listen to it here, then head to the Sunset on February 27th to celebrate its release. I’m sure … Continue reading

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Album Review: The Way It Is – Music Is My Boyfriend

The Way It Is – Music Is My Boyfriend (EP) (2011, self-released) (Purchase or stream at Bandcamp) Michael Sanchez may not be the most prolific musician out there, but he is a polymathic talent whose work – whether in music, … Continue reading

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Corespondents: “Demon Mustache”

Corespondents is a band you will be hearing about here again. I’ve been a fan of their thoughtful, playful, meticulously crafted instrumental music since I first laid ears on it. I was thrilled to start my morning with this Guy-Maddin-meets-David-Cronenberg-in-Luc-Besson’s-foyer … Continue reading

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Darryl Blood: “Stubborn Will”

I was pleased to hear from another old friend of Ball of Wax recently: Darryl Blood – who lately has been focusing more on visual art than music – sent me a new video he just posted on Vimeo: It’s … Continue reading

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