Can you explain Rhys Chatham?

Quick post.
What the hell is going on with this record.  It sounds like a long drawn out drone to me.   For three songs.  And about 40 minutes.
What am I missing, guys?  Do I need in-ear headphones to enjoy this?  Was my deletion premature?

There’s gay and then there’s Rufus

Anyone have a line on the new Rufus record, Release the Stars, which is not due to be delivered to the buying public until sometime in May? I want it now! Great possible first single, Going to a Town, located here.
And what the heckle is going on with this guy’s big toe?
quirken

On better days, Neko eschews pants.

I saw Neko Case live last week and I have a few thoughts to offer. Or proffer. As someone who has loved and listened to Neko (both as a solo artist and as a member of the New Pornographers) for years, her live shows are consistently a struggle. It is hard to […]