Monthly Archives: July 2011

Whatever Happened To Blast Processing?

The latest EP from The Society Of Poor Academics, Whatever Happened To Blast Processing?, collects four video game themed songs. You can buy digital copies from bandcamp here, or physical copies here. The physical print run is limited to 25 … Continue reading

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Fidelity Wars #107: Alvin And The Chipmunks – “We’re The Chipmunks (Deetown Remix)”

It’s the weekend! Have some chipmunks. Alvin And The Chipmunks – “We’re The Chipmunks” (Deetown Remix) Apropos. We all know the scene from Apocalypse Now! where they play Wagner’s “Ride Of The Valkyries” over loudspeakers from a helicopter during an … Continue reading

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Secret Origins Of The Freeman

I was watching a documentary series on the history of brain surgery, where I learned that Walter Freeman was the creator – and enthusiastic proponent – of the infamous (but previously highly popular) lobotomy procedure, and I was struck by … Continue reading

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Fidelity Wars #106: Panda Bear – “Last Night At The Jetty”

Panda Bear of Animal Collective released his fourth solo album, Tomboy, earlier this year. I’ve never really personally taken to Panda Bear; he has some decent half-melodies, but the songs rarely seem to go anywhere and just drone on. Tomboy … Continue reading

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Fidelity Wars Volume 7

Things have been trudging along. Perhaps with a few more speed bumps and pauses than before, but trudging along all the same. So we’ve reached another 15 featured tracks in Fidelity Wars, and it’s time to compile them, for your … Continue reading

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