Kimya Dawson “Hidden Vagenda” (K Records) She has soul! That’s something without question! Kimya Dawson has got some motherfucking soul dammit! From her work with The Moldy Peaches to her most recent solo work, “Hidden Vagenda” Dawson’s ability to transcend…
Old Time Relijun “Lost Light” (K Records) Old Time Relijun sounds exactly the way you would think they would with that name. The tunes have red hot burning voodoo blood coursing through them. Song two is titled “Vampire Victim” for…
THE BLOW “The Concussive Caress” (K Records) This is the second release from the Blow, which is essentially Khaela Maricich and whoever else she has to help her flesh out her songs on her recordings. The last time I saw…
Tender Trap “Film Molecules” (K Records) In 2001 the English duo of Rob Pursey and vocalist Amelia Fletcher began quietly making beautiful pop gems with an 8-track machine. Both previously played in Marine Research and Heavenly. Their plan was to…
The Gossip “Self-Titled” (K Records) For some reason I’m getting this 2000 Gossip release now, but it doesn’’t matter. This ep sounds as fresh and bad to the proverbial bone as it did 2+ years ago, which is saying a…
Little Wings “Light Green Leaves” (K Records/ Secretly Canadian) If I was from Canada I’d keep it a secret, too. I should also keep it a secret that I really like Little Wings because my hardcore friends would probably beat…
All Girl Summer Fun Band “2” (K Records) I haven’t heard twee this bright and cute since Heavenly. Freaks for Sarah Records and a lot of K’s early releases will be charmed close to death by these talented PDX, OR.…
Dub Narcotic Sound System “Degenerate Introduction” (K Records) It seems that not even a massive car accident can stop the machine that is the Dub Narcotic Sound System! After being involved in a major car crash while on tour last…
The Blow “The Concussive Caress” (K Records) This is the second release from the Blow, which is essentially Khaela Maricich and whoever else she has to help her flesh out her songs on her recordings. The last time I saw…
Jason Anderson “New England” (K Records) Jason Anderson’s latest on legendary Washington record label K Records is an album that walks all over the spectrum of life. From situations that are hard, to others that are meaningful and unique. “New…