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Last Week’s Jams (8.7 – 8.11)

August 14, 2023 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Admittedly, we might have outdone ourselves last week; I’m fairly certain I’m the one to blame. Somehow, we tossed up 40 songs, though a few are unavailable in the streaming sites, so you’ve only got 38 tracks on this week’s playlist. There’s a ton of Austin stuff, with new music from Daiistar, Semihelix, Half Dream and more…obligatory A Giant Dog is in there and such. Plus, still continuously impressed by the magic that is Prewn. Oh, and Australia’s buzzing at the moment, and their music isn’t half-bad either, with new tracks from the Small Intestines and Soft Covers being considered as must listens. So, if you’ve got an hour or two to kill…go on and stream!

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Mesh Key Records to Release Inu’s Don’t Eat Food

August 10, 2023 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’m really glad that streaming and Bandcamp have enabled folks to unearth gems and build a brand new audience, such as Mesh Key Records. The label, based in NYC, specializes in bringing to light underground Japanese artists, like late 70s/early 80s act Inu. The label will be releasing Don’t Eat Food, which originally appeared in 1981; it’s crazy to hear how locked in the band were to what was going on in American college scenes, despite the lack of Internet and other sharing services. I love the frantic vocals of the opening track here; it reminds me in an odd way of a caffeinated Jello Biafra, though musically there’s a stronger lineage to more angular sounds. Crazy how strong this recording sounds nearly 40 years on…just goes to show you the longevity of great songs. LP versions of Don’t Eat Food drop on October 6th! Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Mesh Key roster while you’re at it!

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