If you're a regular listener of the Blank Check podcast, you are also familiar with producer Ben Hosley. While his role in that show is appreciated, I am quite intrigued by his artistic side projects. One of which is called Slow Xmas.
Warning: "Everything that happens on this channel is fiction. But what is the truth? F*ck it, just listen!"It's a shame there's no further detail on how the record was made because it's actually quite an enjoyable listen. There's even a follow-up record and other releases from the label. The channel is actually rife with music. I'd be very interested to learn how all these were made and what human decisions were involved with the creation. I am positive it's not 100% a computer running the show.
Will there be more episodes of the TV show?While this is likely the end of the road for the series, you simply never know. Maybe someone with a deep well of funds will decide the world needs more of Duck, Red Guy and Yellow Guy.
There are currently no plans to make a second series of the TV show. However, we are not ruling out the possibility of more self-funded DHMIS content in the future.
I've been listening to Blinker the Star since 1999's August Everywhere - a beautiful record that I stand behind twenty-five years later. I've dug into Jordan Z's back catalog and kept up with all of his releases over the last two decades. There have been some ups and downs (as with any band), but this latest release, Occult Classic, is really hitting the spot. Maybe it's me, maybe it's them, maybe it's a combo. Regardless - give it a whirl.
Much to my own surprise, I've become a real fan of the Egg punk genre. It's lo-fi, it's punk-y and it's definitely fun. I also love that it emerged from a prior genre called Devo-core. Anyway, the latest example of enjoyment is this split from two Australian bands - Midgee & Electric Prawns 2. Very into the whole thing.
There's only one song available from Bursting but it is damn good. This tiny paragraph description was more than enough to pique my interest:
BURSTING is a Chicago band reminiscent of late 90’s post-hardcore (ie Jawbox, No Knife, Drive like Jehu, Shiner) feat. Members of Thou, Yautja, Stress Positions, Coliseum and Ands. Their debut tape “Bursting EP” is out Dec. 6th on No Sabes.
You mention No Knife and I'm interested. The first song definitely delivers big time.