StreightAngular have been relentlessly touring around New England for the last few years, but they finally just came out with their debut full-length this summer. The new album is called After and Before was was released on Polk Records.
StreightAngular bring to mind the silliness and pop-sensibility of the Pixies, the nosiness of Sonic Youth, and the brutal intensity of early punk. My very favorite song of their is called “Empathetic Environmentalist”, which was included on After and Before, but will also be featured on their upcoming live album, Station Identification. Check out this sneak preview of the live version, recorded on air at WUML.
Posted October 31, 2009 by Jason at 1:57 pm ·
Filed under Activism, Places
I am really excited to check out the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival this weekend. I have been a vegetarian for just over two years, and there’s still a lot to learn! There’ll be free food samples, exhibitors, discounts on vegetarian stuff, speakers, and cooking demos. Here’s the full list of scheduled events:
Saturday
10:45 Fall Favorites Cooking Demo by Emilie Hardman
12:00 The Latest in Human Nutrition I with Michael Greger MD
1:15 Meat Production & Climate Change
2:15 Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn MD
3:15 Most Good, Least Harm by Zoe Weil
4:15 Comedy by Myq Kaplan & Zack Sherwin
5:15 Panel Q & A
Sunday
11:00 Holiday Entertaining - Cooking Demo by Lauren Ulm
12:00 Transition to Plant-Based Nutrition with Taste by Dr. Caldwell & Ann Esselstyn
1:15 China’s Encounter with Factory Farming by Stella Zou
2:00 Diet and Bone Health by Paulette Chandler MD
3:00 The Latest in Human Nutrition II by Michael Greger MD
Posted September 17, 2009 by Jason at 7:20 am ·
Filed under General
Friends! We have two new releases available in our store! Please check them out and enjoy!
The Points North: I Saw Across the Sound vinyl and mp3
The Points North’s debut full-length is their most mature musical statement yet. This provocative and engaging album captures perfectly the stunning precision and thoughtful understatement of their live performances during 2008 and 2009. These quiet New England anthems are perhaps more at home in 1909 than 2009, but you won’t find a better folk album this year.
Slowest Runner: The Flophouse Session CD
Slowest Runner’s debut album is a live performance from their Band in Boston session on May 23rd, 2009. Named after the Band in Boston podcast itself, The Flophouse Session delivers on the abundant promise of the band’s jaw-dropping live performance. On The Flophouse Session, Slowest Runner combine guitar, bass, drums, piano, violin, cello, tape loops, and heavily-distorted vocals to create beautifully-dramatic movie score music that frequently reaches blistering intensity.
We are also pleased to offer a new product in our store called the Grinding Tapes Subscription! For just $10 you will get three rare and exclusive mp3s from Grinding Tapes-related artists each month starting in October 2009 and ending in March 2010. That’s six months and 18 total songs! At the end of the six months, you’ll receive a special exclusive CD with all 18 songs in classic Grinding Tapes packaging. Check it out!
Posted April 7, 2009 by Jason at 7:50 am ·
Filed under Live Recordings
As previously reported, Amelia Emmet of Mr. Sister played at The Whitehaus this past Friday. Check out this live recording of her stunning opening song, “The Pest”, which is performed entirely a capella.
Elijah took a break from recording to play a killer set at a Grinding Tapes house party on Friday night. Thanks to everyone who came out to see him!
He currently has three songs fully completed, and is working on the last two tracks for the EP. He’s hoping to finish up recording by tomorrow! Yesterday, he collaborated with local multi-instrumentalist, Samantha Hale on a new track.
The Points North have finished up recording their new album, Saw Across the Sound at Liberation Studios in Worcester, MA and are mixing it this weekend. Check out these pictures from their sessions!
Posted March 27, 2009 by Jason at 7:38 am ·
Filed under General
Here’s another quick post to share some progress on Elijah’s new EP. In this video, the choir members rehearse their vocal responsibilities, as described by Elijah.
Here’s a peek at a new Elijah Wyman song in progress! In this video–which was recorded last night at the Grinding Tapes house–Elijah is mixing in a new track of flute and glockenspiel.
Posted March 26, 2009 by Jason at 7:45 am ·
Filed under Upcoming Shows
The Woodrow Wilsons are pretty awesome. They’re a friendly pop-folk band complete with handmade ukalalies, trombone, and killer boy/girl vocals. They’re playing at All Asia tonight and you should totally check them out!