Blackfield is back with another creatively titled album, V. This collaborative project between Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen is something I've only been casually following. In fact, I don't think I've even listened to Welcome to my DNA (III) or Blackfield IV. Don't worry, this is something I will remedy very soon.
2017/02/09
Bandcamp's Friday Fundraising Frenzy
On Friday, February 3rd, Bandcamp pledged to donate their portion (~12%) of any music sales to the ACLU. There were some artists and labels that also donated their proceeds as well (not always to the ACLU), but that was on a strictly volunteer basis.
Bandcamp has been an infinite goldmine of hiddem gems, and has been a great way for independent bands to stream and distribute their music. I generally don't like to purchase music off of Bandcamp simply because I prefer physical formats, and there's almost never a way to get free shipping. Every so often I will come across something that is only available through Bandcamp, so I'm forced to pay the shipping costs.
2017/02/01
John Wetton - Rest in Peace
Yesterday, news broke that legendary prog rock bassist John Wetton passed away. He died in his sleep after losing the battle to cancer. It took me a minute to make the connection that he is the low end AND the voice on my favorite King Crimson album, Red.