Category Archives: Music

Shigeto – “Detroit Part 1” [2013]

Hello. Here’s one of my favorite wet fall songs. It’s also from a Michigan musician about a Michiganian city. Not sure why it reminds me of fall exactly – maybe it’s the mbira sounding a little bit like raindrops. I … Continue reading

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Underrated/Overlooked Records of 2015 so far

Here we have a collection of 25 records that I feel as though not enough people are talking about in 2015. For each album I break down what it is, who it sounds like, and if it’s absolutely essential for … Continue reading

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TOPS – “Anything” [2015]

Oh my goodness, there’s new TOPS music out. I still haven’t tired out their last two releases, so it’s not like I’ve been clamoring for new music, but new music is definitely appreciated. This track is coming off of an … Continue reading

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Soichi Terada – “Voices From Beyond” [2015/1993]

Stumbled across a collection of fun, bouncy house music from Japan recently. Thought it was recent but it’s in fact a compilation called Sounds From The Far East dating back to around 1993. This dude, Soichi Terada, apparently made the … Continue reading

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The Sundays – “Hideous Towns” [1990]

For some reason I slept on this band while I was going through trying to collect all the essential jangle pop from the 80s and 90s. That was a dangerous mistake for sure, but I’m glad I made up for … Continue reading

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Gossamer – “Print”

Hey now this one might be a little self-serving or whatever since I’m working this record to college radio, but whatever! Very few people read this anyways. This Gossamer record Automaton out on Innovative Leisure has grown to be one … Continue reading

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2 8 1 4 – “恢复 (Huīfù)”

Man! So glad to be back and posting regular #content now that my “Best of the Decade So Far” lists are over. Those were a big hassle, but I’m really glad I did them. It helped me rediscover some old … Continue reading

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The ’10s So Far :: 50 Albums (2010 – 2014)

Welcome to WV’s retrospective of the decade so far – my favorite records from 2010-2014. I’ve been toying around with the idea to make a list like this for a while now, mostly for my own personal nostalgia quencher. What … Continue reading

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Best Of 2015 :: Songs So Far

Welcome to another “best of” list feature on this blog. This time it’s gonna be my favorite tracks of 2015 so far. I’ve alphabetized them. Let me know what your favorite songs of 2015 are so that I don’t miss … Continue reading

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Holy Ghost! – “I Wanted To Tell Her (ft. Nancy Whang & Juan Maclean)” (Ministry cover)

This song is everything I love about Holy Ghost! and The Juan MacLean.

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