this is one of maybe 2 albums that legitimately scared me the first time I heard it. since 2018, and especially this past year, nicole has become one of my favorite songwriters and storytellers in general. she pulls no punches but the songs never feel unnecessarily brutal, even "in the land" which is one of several she's written based on real deaths. she is simply placing the darkest, grimiest corners of americana on display, forcing you to confront them, and she does it perfectly big suit david byrne
In an homage to early clicks 'n' cuts, Harz employs the art of microsampling to create these nine hypnotic numbers. Bandcamp New & Notable May 15, 2022
Deemed his most personal yet, Portable's new LP puts his vocals front and center, showcasing some very real song writing skills. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 17, 2016
“Boogie Meets Beatdown” on this epic album from the mole, where ambient interludes lead into sudden and scary dark alleys. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2023
While this album is very short, I associate these two tracks with being way too high while cat/house sitting alone for my best friend just before his untimely death. They had a powerful affect on me before everything went dark, and I return to be haunted by them often. Lowline hits. Most days are bad, thank God we have musicians like Shota Abeki. Z.C. Chleboun