en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal The Last.fm journal for MystiCali44. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/10/19/5n6wew_ummagma:_%E2%80%98ummagma%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_electro-ambience Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:30:31 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/10/19/5n6wew_ummagma:_%E2%80%98ummagma%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_electro-ambience http://resonancevibes.com/2012/10/17/ummagma-ummagma-electro-ambience/

Ummagma is a mixture of nature-inspired ambience and electronic beats. With Canadian and Ukrainian backgrounds, this duo consists of Alexx Kretov (composition, instruments, arrangement, recording, vocals) and Shauna McLarnon (vocals, composition, lyrics). Some bands start out small, releasing singles and EPs. Ummagma makes their debut with twin albums, one self-titled and the other named ‘Antigravity.’ That’s a two-dozen song debut! This review will cover the self-titled album.

folk, jazz, root rock, ambient]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/10/14/5n10d0_voletta_interview:_dreamy_industrial_shoegaze Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:19:12 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/10/14/5n10d0_voletta_interview:_dreamy_industrial_shoegaze http://resonancevibes.com/2012/10/06/voletta-interview-dreamy-industrial-shoegaze/

Listing inspirations as diverse as Jameson whiskey and Saladworks entrées, Joe Sheairs admits that he is inspired by much more than other band’s music. Sheairs is joined by Andre Comfort to form Voletta, an electronic shoegaze band formed in 2004 and based in Philadelphia. Voletta seems to reside in a dreamy nebulous area, where emotions take precedence over the details of reality. Voletta singer/songwriter Joe Sheairs spoke with Resonance about inspiration, clarification, and reworking songs.

dreampop, shoegaze, industrial, rock, soundscapes]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/10/14/5n107x_r._m._hendrix_interview:_cheerful_inebriating_noise Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:15:42 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/10/14/5n107x_r._m._hendrix_interview:_cheerful_inebriating_noise http://resonancevibes.com/2012/09/17/r-m-hendrix-interview-cheerful-inebriating-noise/

‘Pink Skin' marks the 10th self-release of R. M. Hendrix, a Cambridge artist who describes his songs the way wine connoisseurs describe drinks. “This song is amber and tastes of cinnamon, oak and leather,” he says of “The Last Days of Black.” “This song is orange and tastes of rare meat and honey,” a less-appealing description referring to “Staring into the Sun.” Of “Lipstick and Perfect Hair” Hendrix notes, “this song is pink and tastes of sea salt and citrus.” Whatever your music preference, Hendrix promises to fill your senses with aromatic swirls that will cheer and inebriate. Psychedelic overtones are coupled with hints of effervescence, resulting in relaxed confidence. Crafting songs since 1998, Hendrix joined with Jason Martin of Starflyer 59 to master the new 3-song EP. Hendrix spoke with Resonance about bombastic elements, seasonal moods, and the New English sound.

dreampop, noise, psychedelic, shoegaze]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/08/04/5kb62r_smb_project:_%E2%80%98gazing_at_the_world_through_binocular_eyes%E2%80%99_part_1_%E2%80%94_hard_rock_shoegaze Sat, 4 Aug 2012 21:50:24 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/08/04/5kb62r_smb_project:_%E2%80%98gazing_at_the_world_through_binocular_eyes%E2%80%99_part_1_%E2%80%94_hard_rock_shoegaze http://resonancevibes.com/2012/08/04/smb-project-gazing-at-the-world-through-binocular-eyes-part-1-hard-rock-shoegaze/

With the Olympics well underway, Smb Project pours forth hard-edged shoegaze with anthemic lyrics designed to stir the inner spirit. This Orlando based foursome is led by vocalist/guitarist Stephen Belcamino with Angela Boshart on bass, Joshua Kaplan covering guitar and synth, and Nate Gardner on drums. The band has played several Florida festivals and venues, including a sold out show with The Social and 100 Monkeys. Upon hearing the 2008 full length debut ‘Pivotal,’ fans across the world willingly funded further SMB Project releases through Kickstarter. As of July 30th the group presents Part 1 of their sophomore album, ‘Gazing at the World Through Binocular Eyeswith Part 2 anticipated in early 2013.

hard rock, post grunge, shoegaze, SMB Project, Smashing Pumpkins, Silversun Pickups, Gazing at the World through Binocular Eyes]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/08/04/5kb5yv_her_vanished_grace:_%E2%80%98star-crossed%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_shoegaze_powerpop Sat, 4 Aug 2012 21:47:26 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/08/04/5kb5yv_her_vanished_grace:_%E2%80%98star-crossed%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_shoegaze_powerpop http://resonancevibes.com/2012/08/01/her-vanished-grace-star-crossed-shoegaze-powerpop/

Her Vanished Grace presents a shoegaze powerpop blend which the group has been perfecting since the early 90s. Comprised of Nancy Nieland, Charlie Nieland, Maria Theodosiadou, and Billy Loose, this New York based band boasts a dozen releases. Their latest is a ten track album titled ‘Star-Crossed,’ featuring guest appearances from members of Dead Leaf Echo, Black Sugar Transmission and The Invisible Kid.



dreampop, powerpop, rock, shoegaze, Her Vanished Grace, Star-Crossed, New York]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/07/24/5jtshd_echodrone:_%E2%80%98bon_voyage%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_psychedelic_pop Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:40:39 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/07/24/5jtshd_echodrone:_%E2%80%98bon_voyage%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_psychedelic_pop http://resonancevibes.com/2012/06/30/echodrone-bon-voyage-psychedelic-pop/

Dreamy yet explosive, Echodrone presents their third album, ‘Bon Voyage,’ out June 26th. The San Francisco group began in 2005.
Prior releases include their 2007 self-titled EP, voted #2 Listener Favorite on Vertigo Radio, as well as their 2009 full-length release, ‘The Sun Rose in a Different Place’ which gleaned significant airplay on Soma.FM.
Echodrone’s ‘Bon Voyage’ combines lulling psychedelic dreaminess with catchy pop rhythms and captivating soundscapes.”

Echodrone, Bon Voyage, psychedelic, pop, experimental, shoegaze, soundscapes]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/06/12/5i4jo0_white_blush:_%E2%80%98without_you%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_dark_dreamy_ambience Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:40:26 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/06/12/5i4jo0_white_blush:_%E2%80%98without_you%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_dark_dreamy_ambience http://resonancevibes.com/2012/06/05/white-blush-without-you-dark-dreamy-ambience/

Ambient and dreamy, White Blush releases its debut single, “Without You.” Fresh on the scene since only February, White Blush is the collaborative project of Los Angeles recording artist Carol Rhyu, and producer John Ho. The project has already gained a nomination for LA Deli Magazine’s Artist of the Month Poll.

ambient, dreamy, atmospheres, White Blush, Carol Rhyu, Without You, Lost Angeles, dark, haunting, lovely]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/05/30/5hiu6t_siobhan:_%E2%80%98soldier_heart%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_rootsy_folk_pop Wed, 30 May 2012 19:21:06 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/05/30/5hiu6t_siobhan:_%E2%80%98soldier_heart%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_rootsy_folk_pop http://resonancevibes.com/2012/05/30/siobhan-soldier-heart-rootsy-folk-pop/

Australian singer/songwriter Siobhan is rising as one of Melbourne’s 2012 “artists to watch.” Her recently released debut album, ‘Soldier Heart’ is a mix of sincere breezy vocals (think Corinne Bailey Rae) alongside rootsy folk pop akin to Local Natives.

Siobhan, Soldier Heart, Local Natives, Corinne Bailey Rae, folk, acoustic, pop, root rock, melancholy]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/05/29/5hhdxm_regret_the_hour:_%E2%80%98the_living_remember%E2%80%99_ep_%E2%80%94_solid_alt_rock Tue, 29 May 2012 20:47:42 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/05/29/5hhdxm_regret_the_hour:_%E2%80%98the_living_remember%E2%80%99_ep_%E2%80%94_solid_alt_rock http://resonancevibes.com/2012/05/24/regret-the-hour-the-living-remember-ep-solid-alt-rock/

Out of Nyack, New York comes a foursome with steady rock beats supporting a hint of New Wave heartache. Even their name, Regret the Hour, elicits a tinge of melancholy. Their latest release is ‘ThThe Living Remember,’ a follow-up EP to ‘Another Lonely Year’ which garnered 40,000 YouTube views. Regret the Hour has been playing NYC venues with members, Nate McCarthy (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Ben McCarthy (lead guitar/vocals), Jesse Yanko (bass/vocals), and Anders Fleming (drums/vocals).

new wave, pop, post grunge, Regret the Hour, rock, The Living Remember]]> http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/05/10/5gkuiz_silversun_pickups:_%E2%80%98neck_of_the_woods%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_electrogaze_groove Thu, 10 May 2012 18:42:12 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/MystiCali44/journal/2012/05/10/5gkuiz_silversun_pickups:_%E2%80%98neck_of_the_woods%E2%80%99_%E2%80%94_electrogaze_groove http://resonancevibes.com/2012/05/08/silversun-pickups-neck-of-the-woods-electrogaze-groove/

Together for a decade now, Silversun Pickups are best known for
*swelling shoegaze atmospheres – “Lazy Eye”
*explosive rock — “Well Thought out Twinkles”
*groovy fuzz guitar – “Come Back Kid”, and what Girl on Guy host Aisha Tyler called *ferocious dreampop – “Panic Switch”
‘Neck Of The Woods takes on a new direction all together.

electronica, groove, melancholy, Neck of the Woods, pop, rock, shoegaze, Silversun Pickups]]>