Brian Eno — Before and After…

The career and persona of Brian Eno has always been a bit of a puzzle for me. I’ve heard the stories and I’ve experienced the work; I understand how much of his influence has come through on an innumerable amount of genres and styles. But to look back on his journey all at once — [...]

The Microphones – The Glow…

Don’t you hate it when cubist elephants crash your campfire?  The Microphones set up a scene that’s equal parts vast outdoors and eclectic quirks on The Glow, Pt. 2.  If there’s a theme to be had within the album, it’s the kind of left-field idiosyncrasy that can only be found in songwriter Phil Elvrum’s home [...]