Author: John Cheesman

Notes From the Underground: Vol. 1

Hey all. Welcome 2 my new series, “Notes from the Underground,” based (v loosely, only in name) on Dostoevsky’s novel by the same name. The plan is to bring to all of you my penchant for compulsively mining the deepest corners of the Soundcloud Esotercica-verse. If this sounds daunting, don’t worry. I’m doing the work, you… Continue reading Notes From the Underground: Vol. 1

Mandatory WRMC All DJ Meeting Thurs @ 9 @ Social Space

  Have you seen this poster yet?   1. Mandatory meeting for everyone who wants a show next semester. New DJs, old DJs, prospective DJs, EVERYONE! 2. If you wished this poster was clickable, well hey, now it is! ** with a few exceptions. Get to listening. See all y’all at the meeting.  

Ah Wyntry Myx, Pt. 2

Hey, y’all. Have you noticed that this winter doesn’t seem to be letting up yet? Do you think that maybe, on the contrary,  it might even be getting worse? Today there was a near blizzard and I found myself covered in snow on a few separate occasions. Anyways, here’s a little bit of midweek color to add… Continue reading Ah Wyntry Myx, Pt. 2

Darkside—Psychic

  So, while it’s been available to stream online for a while, Darkside’s new album was officially released exactly one week ago. Darkside is the collaboration between Nicolas Jaar, blogosphere-dubbed electronic wünderkid, and guitar prodigy Dave Harrington, and while the two genres that these Brown University classmates represent may seem disparate, don’t write off the… Continue reading Darkside—Psychic

Free Press Summer Fest Houston, TX Day 2

  So it’s now been a few days since Free Press Summer Fest ended, and I’ve finally had enough time to recover from the intense, aggressive, and downright mean heat. Now, I’m ready to relive the experience so that I can share it with all of my lovely readers. I know there’s tons of you. Sunday… Continue reading Free Press Summer Fest Houston, TX Day 2

Free Press Summer Fest Houston, TX Day 1

  This weekend in Houston, TX was the 5th annual Free Press Summer Fest, a growing music festival located just outside of Downtown Houston in Eleanor Tinsley Park. Since the festival’s conception in 2009 it has grown consistently, and the past 2 years have generated some significant buzz and have housed some equally significant artists.… Continue reading Free Press Summer Fest Houston, TX Day 1

Album Review: Overgrown by James Blake

  Artist: James Blake Album: Overgrown Label: Republic Release Date: April 9th Genre: Electronic RIYL: Flying Lotus, Four Tet, How To Dress Well Grade: B+   James Blake is an artist that has, over the course of his career, become increasingly difficult to categorize. In 2010 he debuted with his The Bells Sketch EP, a tiny… Continue reading Album Review: Overgrown by James Blake

Review: New Moon by The Men

        On March 5th, New York City group The Men released their third album under the Sacred Bones Label, New Moon. Sacred Bones was responsible for a good number of my favorite releases of last year and their catalogue is full of diversity. They currently house/ tour Cult of Youth, Moon Duo, Psychic… Continue reading Review: New Moon by The Men