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Ezra Furman announces new song, tour, and Lou Reed Book
CMJ

That Illinois boy Ezra Furman is really on a roll. After a year filled with loads of touring, a sure-to-land-on-year-end-lists album (Perpetual Motion People), and Iggy Pop praising him to the heavens on his radio show, the ever-evolving glam punk just posted a new tune and tour dates. Plus, he’ll be penning the 33 & 1/3 entry for Lou Reed’s 1972 album, Transformer.

NME reviews Ty Segall’s “Ty Rex”
NME

“‘Ty Rex’ is a set of Bolan covers by Segall that brings together two out-of-print Record Store Day releases, a 12-inch from 2011 and a seven-inch from 2013, with the addition of a previously unreleased take on ’20th Century Boy’ – a gritty rendition that darts along with hardcore intensity…”

Spin Magazine streams Ty Segall’s “TY Rex”
Spin Magazine

“Before Ty Segall can issue Emotional Mugger, his latest (in a string of many) collections of grimy garage rock, but he has to look back before he moves forward. Way back. The California-based songwriter’s affinity for the sparkly songwriting of T. Rex’s Marc Bolan has been no secret, but next week he’s underscoring that with the release of Ty-Rex, a compilation of covers on Goner Records…”

Brooklyn Vegan shares King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s “Trapdoor” music video
Brooklyn Vegan

“King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard released their new album Paper Mâché Dream Balloon last week and if you haven’t heard it yet it’s streaming through the service of your choice (we’ve got Spotify below). The record eschews their crazed psych-garage in favor of acoustic instruments, jazzy arrangements and more than a little flute…”

The Fire Note reviews King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s “Paper Mâché Dream Balloon”
The Fire Note

“It should be no surprise that Paper Mâché Dream Balloon moves into a different direction on their ATO Records debut which finds the group lightening the mood with shorter and bouncier songs that believe it or not, have a catchy flute as its driving instrument. I know it sounds odd but that is KGATLW and even though fans may have an initial hard time swallowing it (like I did), I encourage that Paper Mâché Dream Balloon be given its proper spin because all of the weirdness and groove you enjoy from KGATLW is in here…”

Relix reviews King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s “Paper Måché Dream Balloon”
Relix

“Dream Balloon doesn’t lose the big, loping, surf-Kraut grooves, and the squad channels a more restrained Canned Heat on the album’s longest track, the four-and-a-half minute “Bitter Boogie.” Finding the unknown halfway point between Woods and Thee Oh Sees, everything is glistening and golden across the lands of the fair and just King Gizzard…”

Under The Radar reviews King Gizzard & Th Lizard Wizard’s “Paper Mâché Dream”
Under The Radar

“Breaking from the album’s general tone, “Trapdoor” is reminiscent of the nervous tension of They Might Be Giants, and they echo Canned Heat’s “On the Road Again” on “The Bitter Boogie,” with Ambrose Kenny Smith providing bluesy harmonica. But if the lyrics occasionally suggest a darker side below a giddy blast of sunshine, the irresistible sound of unison flute and guitar on “Time = Fate” will redirect your focus toward the light…”

The Boston Globe Interviews Fuzz guitarist Charles Moonhart
Boston Globe

“Fuzz, a garage-rock-tinged metal band, has been around for about four years, but guitarist Charles Moothart (left) has been playing since high school with Ty Segall (right), a high-profile bandmate whose solo work is characterized by distorted vocals, psychedelic guitar riffs, and a sound melding garage, glam, and surf rock…”

Sterogum shares Ty Segall’s “Emotional Mugger” Tracklist
Stereogum

“Ty Segall has been keeping himself busy. In the past four months alone, the California garage-rock king has formed two new bands and released a ripping new album with his band Fuzz. But it’s been over a year since his last solo LP, the glam-rock opus Manipulator, which means it’s about time for a new one. And, sure enough, Pitchfork reports that his label, Drag City, has mailed out copies of Emotional Mugger, a new 11-track album credited to “Ty Garrett Segall,” on glitched-out VHS tape…”

Mac DeMarco performs live for NPR’S World Cafe
NPR

“He then quickly released his new EP, Another One, which he concludes by giving his home address and inviting fans over for coffee. In today’s World Cafe session, hear DeMarco talk about how that invitation has worked out and give live performances of the new songs in the studio…”

Seattle Music Insider reviews Mac DeMarco live at Moore Theater
Seattle Music Insider

“Despite its heaviness, the album gives the listener a break here and there, lightening the sonic palette even if the lyrics stay serious. Another One successfully pairs difficult introspection with playful daydreaming, fostering a place of thoughtful relaxation. On “Without Me,” there’s a glimpse of progress. DeMarco ruminates: “Will she find love again tomorrow? I don’t know, I hope so . . . as long as I know she’s happy…”

Citizen-Times previews Fuzz’s upcoming show at Grey Eagle.
Citizen-Times

“The 28-year-old visits The Grey Eagle on Nov. 12 with his other other other band, Fuzz, whose second album, “II,” also debuted this year. The trio’s modern take on the classic garage band sound features shades of Nirvana and Black Sabbath as Charles Moothart’s big guitar solos explode from the driving distortion backbone of Chad Ubovich’s bass and Segall’s rollicking drums…”

Northern Transmissions review King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s “Paper Mache Dream Balloon”
Northern Transmissions

“he decision to record without the use of any electric instruments gives PMDB a playful touch, even with all of the monsters lurking beneath its bed. There’s a distinct flavour of the Monkees, Beatles, Nuggets, and other 60s psych mainstays (The Byrds, Love et al.). In almost the same vein as the cheeky title of “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds”, KG&TLW are able to take the gentle melodies and use them as a first layer for much rougher psychic state on top. Album opener “Sense” contains an absolutely delicious flute riff, and in a style comparable to smooth-jazz…”

Lo-Pie interviews Mac DeMarco’s Guitarist Andy White
Lo-Pie

“Beach Goth is upon us. I make my way through the crowd, everyone is outfitted in their grooviest festival garb. I walk past the backstage garden party, through a sea of bedazzled vests and fish-eyed friends, and up a set of stairs. There sits Andy, the guitarist from Mac Demarco’s band. Momentarily stopping amidst the chaos and excitement of the festivities, Andy and I chill out for a conversation…”

The Daily Californian reviews Mac DeMarco live at Fox Theater
The Daily Californian

“It might be noteworthy to mention DeMarco’s setlist (he mostly played songs from his last two albums, Another One and Salad Days, in case you’re wondering), but his music was overshadowed by his presence, which wasn’t necessarily a detriment. The music was magical, of course — it’s Mac DeMarco we’re talking about — but the intriguing peculiarities and oddities are what will be remembered most..”

UC Guardian reviews Mac DeMarco live at Observatory North Park
UC Guardian

“Since his high school years, Mac DeMarco has been involved in several musical projects such as “Makeout Videotape.” Now as a solo act the 25-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter has released four studio albums and two accompanying demo records maintaining a distinct musical style described as “slacker rock.”…”

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