Hardcore band Ingrown began in Boise a decade ago and now stands as one of the few Idaho musical acts to ink a record deal with a national record label. Here is my recent Treble interview with them.
Ingrown Talk ‘Idaho,’ Trout Fishing and Believing in Yourself
Posted in Interviews with tags Ingrown on 03/30/2025 by Kurt OrzeckSpellling’s ‘Portrait of My Heart’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Chrystia Cabral, Spellling on 03/29/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Yes, you’re reading that right: Spellling with three Ls. Smile at it or not, there’s no mistaking the greatness of Bay Area singer/songwriter Chrystia Cabral’s first work in four years. Read my quickie review via Treble.
Perfume Genius’ ‘Glory’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Perfume Genius on 03/29/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
My Treble synopsis is right there in the title of the newest album by singer Mike Hadreas: It’s Perfume Genius in all its glory.
Blood Lemon Guitarist Puckers Up to Her Smoochable Cats
Posted in Features, Interviews, Pet Sounds with tags Blood Lemon, Lisa Simpson on 03/28/2025 by Kurt OrzeckLisa Simpson of Boise breakout band Blood Lemon discusses, for New Noise‘s Pet Sounds series, her two tabbies: Gabriel, who is about 8 years old; and Chicken, who is one-and-a-half years young.
Deafheaven Frontman Dives Deep Into Each Song on New LP
Posted in Interviews with tags Deafheaven, George Clarke on 03/28/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
In my latest check-in with Deafheaven vocalist George Clarke, he provides a remarkably transparent account of each song featured on the new album that the Bay Area’s best band released today, the brilliantly titled Lonely People in Power. Read the full account courtesy of FLOOD.
Sam Akpro’s ‘Evenfall’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Sam Akpro on 03/28/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Nary a dull moment is to be found on the first foray into full-length-dom by London’s Sam Akpro, whose attempt to make sense of an overstimulated world is entrancing, rich and mysterious from start to finish. Read my full review courtesy of Treble.
Idaho’s Ingrown Toe the Hardcore Line on Second Album
Posted in Interviews with tags Ingrown on 03/28/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Frontman Ross Hansen reflects on the rage at the root of Ingrown’s sound, some of his personal ideologies at odds with greater hardcore culture, and how there’s no place like home. Read my feature on the band courtesy of Knotfest.com.
Fenyx Rose Talks About Raising Her Two Devastatingly Cute Dogs
Posted in Interviews with tags Fenyx Rose on 03/27/2025 by Kurt OrzeckFrom teen pop star to thoughtful, compelling singer/songwriter, Fenyx Rose has one hell of a story to tell, including how much her life changed for the better thanks to her two pooches.
Exclusive: Dream Phases Rouse Psych-Rock Lovers With Special New 7-Inch
Posted in Exclusives, Interviews with tags Brandon Graham, Dream Phases on 03/27/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Today ain’t just another Thursday for fans of primo psychedelic rock. It’s extra-special because L.A.’s eminently gifted quintet Dream Phases are gifting fans of equally heady and interstellar music with a special new 7-inch. The Nomad Eel Records release enshrines two of the increasingly prominent and talented band’s best tracks, “Velvet Knife” and “Mrs. Songbyrd.”
Dream Phases is one of the most versatile, rousing and downright fun acts amid a litany of new and newish California bands currently infusing new life and popularity into psych-rock. (They’re also extremely affable and have an endearing sense of humor.) The band consists of Brandon Graham (vocals, guitar), Shane Graham (drums), Keveen Baudouin (guitar, vocals), Jeanna Fournier (bass, vocals) and Phil Cobb (synth, keys).
Continue readingTreefort Music Fest Preview: Dummy Discuss Their Smart Approach to Making Art
Posted in Interviews with tags Dummy, Treefort Music Fest on 03/26/2025 by Kurt OrzeckGet to know L.A.-based psych-pop luminaries Dummy ahead of their much anticipated set at Neurolux on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Treefort Music Fest, courtesy of New Noise.
The Bad Penny (beta) 