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Ball of Wax 67 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “Assad”
In 1972, paleontologists Niles Eldredge and Stephen Jay Gould published a paper developing a new evolutionary theory called punctuated equilibria, suggesting that the constant, gradual evolution proposed by Charles Darwin rarely occurs in nature. Instead, they stated that periods of … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 60 Songs: Sun Tunnels and Black Ends
Sun Tunnels: “Fall Forward” Deceptively simple and easygoing bedroom-pop instrumentation cleverly masks the twists and turns in this elegant slice of early ’90s sunny and self-aware nostalgia, complete with delightful toy piano and organ flourishes. Black Ends: “My Own Dead” … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 56 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “Brynn”
With an intro that almost feels like a false start, Sun Tunnels announce to the listener in the first few bars of “Brynn” what they’re ostensibly about: psych-garage rock built on the trio of guitar, bass, and drums. They spend … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 50 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “I Guess Not”
Louis O’Callaghan (once the Graze, sometimes just Louis O’Callaghan, now Sun Tunnels) is one of Ball of Wax‘s oldest, dearest friends. He first popped up way back on Volume 2, and while he’s had some extended absences, he always finds … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 37 Songs (and pictures): Sun Tunnels – “Woodpecker Song,” Illustrated by Emiko Blalock
Ball of Wax Volume 37: Songs about Animals by Sun Tunnels
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Ball of Wax 36 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “Not Old”
Louis O’Callaghan and Sarah McGuinn – aka Sun Tunnels – have cranked out yet another beauty. Until a few minutes ago I thought “Not Old” – another selection from the intergalactic rock opera the band is allegedly cooking up, I … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 36: June 7, 2014
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Ball of Wax 34 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “Notice Me”
Our old friend Louis O’Callaghan and his Sun Tunnels cohort brings us a beauty of a waltz with “Notice Me.” I was lucky enough to experience the full-band Sun Tunnels experience at Folklife this year, and it made me very … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 33 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “Commit-Spike”
Sun Tunnels, the musical alter ego of Louis O’Callaghan, trades in the highest grade of indie rock classicism and singer-songwriter goodness. His songs do more than evoke everything you love about Built to Spill, Neutral Milk Hotel, or Elliot Smith … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 33: 9/7 at Conor Byrne!
Ball of Wax Volume 33 Release Show The Luna Moth | Lowmen Markos Sun Tunnels | Michael Wohl Saturday, September 7th, 9pm Conor Byrne Pub 21+ / $7 (includes a free copy of Ball of Wax 33 CD) Ball of … Continue reading
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