Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter
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Forever, I’ve Been Being Born
I like to think I’ve shaped my FOMO into a generally healthy force for good over the years, at least as regards my commitment to the arts, but it really let me down on this occasion, when it took me more than two months to accidentally discover this new album from an old favorite. Still, I’ll cut myself some slack on this one, as it was easy to lose track of Jesse Sykes in the … See more →
The Tempest
Gentleness of Nothing
Music League: Driving songs
You’re driving down the road, arm hanging out the window. What’s on the radio?
- Jesu: Stanlow
When Jesu first popped up, a decade early to the shoegaze revival, I was surprised to learn the band was formed by Justin Broadrick, who made his name in the ’90s underground with the harsh industrial metal band Godflesh. While both bands share his leaden guitar tone, Jesu is a notable departure from its forebear in its indulgence of melody and sometimes even major keys, as heard here. For me, this song evokes… See more →
Spent the afternoon listening to @JesseSykes while driving across the desert. 😌
My @Rdio playlist with selections from each of the albums on my Pitchfork People’s List (Top 20 Albums 1996–2011): rd.io/x/QFyuL1HKMw
Of the nineteen artists in my People’s List, can you guess which five I haven’t seen live? peopleslist.pitchfork.com/list/8f867850/
Finished my People’s List (Top Albums 1996–2011) for Pitchfork. As it turns out, my list is very caucasian. peopleslist.pitchfork.com/list/8f867850/
Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter
Someone left $20 in the ATM, so I’m getting paid to see Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter and The Sadies tonight. I like this arrangement.
When music is great, there’s nothing better.
Marble Son
Sunn O))) & Boris
As expected, seeing Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter was worth every penny of that overpriced Sunn/Boris ticket.
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls of the Soul
Reckless Burning
