The Whimbrels is the eponymous debut album by a power art-rock band with lineages to some of the most influential and raw music New York has produced — loud art with a back beat. The players’ credits, including The Glenn Branca Ensemble (dating to the 1980s), The Swans, and J. Mascis, lay the groundwork for the guitar-driven, sonic onslaught of The Whimbrels, captured on their startling debut.
The Whimbrels is the eponymous debut album by a power art-rock band with lineages to some of the most influential and raw music New York has produced — loud art with a back beat. The players’ credits, including The Glenn Branca Ensemble (dating to the 1980s), The Swans, and J. Mascis, lay the groundwork for the guitar-driven, sonic onslaught of The Whimbrels, captured on their startling debut.
Daisy the Great sharpen their sound and expand their vision on their third full-length, The Rubber Teeth Talk. With soaring harmonies and sharp songwriting, Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker reflect on the band’s evolution and the sparks that ignite their lyrics.
Daisy the Great sharpen their sound and expand their vision on their third full-length, The Rubber Teeth Talk. With soaring harmonies and sharp songwriting, Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker reflect on the band’s evolution and the sparks that ignite their lyrics.
This New York band has been making twisted DIY pop music for over 40 years with no signs of slowing down. But outside of an album on Shimmy-Disc, they’ve flown way under the radar. It’s time for greater recognition. Part 1 of 2.
This New York band has been making twisted DIY pop music for over 40 years with no signs of slowing down. But outside of an album on Shimmy-Disc, they’ve flown way under the radar. It’s time for greater recognition. Part 1 of 2.
