From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Premature Trackulation: Sasha Smith, Crump

01.31.2009

Slide into your finest and tromp down to the saloon with a listen to Sasha Smith’s ragtimey, striding piano solo, Crump. It’s a boisterous adventure to excitedly bawdy Goldrush days. Have fun!  

Killsonic, Coming To A Subway Stop Near You…

01.31.2009

Furious instrumental Punk-Jazz collective Killsonic descends on LA Subway stations today (Saturday)! This is an event not to miss. Killsonic’s variegated collective of ridiculously talented, frenzy-stirring musicians is probably unlike most you’ve encountered. For a serious blast, check out the schedule below and GO! The video below is the 24-piece group recording live at Chessvolt [...]

Premature Trackulation: Theresa Andersson – On Your Way Down

01.30.2009

Inspired by New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, one-woman band Theresa Andersson soulfully belts out On Your Way Down accompanied by variations on herself multiple times via crafty looping and pedal work.

Track Of The Day: The Pity Party, Dronebots and Peons for Eons and Eons

01.30.2009

Exhilirating. Explosive grind. “I never am naked even when I’m undressed…” One of the best bands in LA and beyond, The Pity Party will make your heart race excitedly. Dronebots and Peons for Eons and Eons Thrillseekers, check out The Pity Party’s Luxury Wafers Session for more tracks and video.

Eleni Mandell – Video – Tiny Waist – Live@Chessvolt Studios

01.30.2009

Eleni Mandell – Tiny Waist – Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo. Another irresistible gem from subtle rocker-seductress, Eleni Mandell. Tiny Waist was recorded Live@Chessvolt Studios for Luxury Wafers in Eleni’s hometown, Los Angeles.

The Lincoln Bedroom -Video – Peacful Times – Live@Chessvolt Studios

01.29.2009

The Lincoln Bedroom – Peaceful Times – Luxury Wafers Sessions from Luxury Wafers on Vimeo. Recorded Live@Chessvolt Studios in Los Angeles for Luxury Wafers, The Lincoln Bedroom performs a romantic WWII story-song. Gentle delivery of lyrics builds to a celebratory peak that breaks to a vigorous guitar jam before the soft close of the song.

Premature Trackulation: Le Switch, You and I

01.28.2009

Soulfully smooth with the growl and swing of Van Morrison, Le Switch’s You and I does an old theme justice, warmly entreating the return of a love lost to someone new.  

The Union Line, Live@Chessvolt Studios

01.28.2009

The sky was ablaze in the afterburn of The Union Line’s live session for Luxury Wafers. Fiery with passion yet seductively earthy, the guys of The Union Line spend no time trying to be – or worrying about – what they are not. There’s a heap of humble cool, but no pretty boys here. Although [...]

Track Of The Day: Chris Robley, User Friendly Guide to Change

01.27.2009

Supercharged with good vibes and awesome hornplay, Chris Robley’s sunny User Friendly Guide to Change flashes back in high speed with beautifully Quincy Jones-esque energy. Click here to discover more wild tracks and video from Chris Robley and his touring Fear of Heights Luxury Wafers Session.

Track Of The Day: Fast Heart Mart, A to Z

01.26.2009

Funky, spicy, soulful: Fast Heart Mart’s A to Z burns and grooves with sociopolitical commentary, stand-up bass, snare, rustically wild harmonica nearly sitar-like guitar and effective harmonies. For more Fast Heart Mart plus Videos, visit the original Luxury Wafers Session.

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