On March 17th, 2012, Pat and Ben of Weather Duo met experimental sound poet Jaap Blonk for the first time. Shortly after that, the three recorded the completely improvised live set offered here today. Recorded live and mixed by Steve Gotcher at Audio for the Arts, Madison, WI. The Performance was presented by Surrounded by Reality.
Firecracker is a new single by pop songwriter Tom Teslik. It features two tracks from an upcoming EP to feature songs written for drum machine, bass and vocals. Expect the EP out later this summer.
While not making singable / folky pop songs, Tom Teslik is busy twisting nobs on pedals, creating experimental rock tunes. Sun Day consists of three of these pieces. Come back Tuesday for a brand new single from Tom Teslik as well.
Madison’s only absurdist rock super-group Cribshitter (self-proclaimed as “one of America’s most talented and versatile musician/entertainers”) dig out their own niche with equal doses of musical proficiency, bizarre concepts and potty humor. The band is consistently genre-defying, and their dedication to the goof is unwavering. “Mint Car” features mostly-new material (plus a few #1 hits) designed specifically for your station wagon, Sony Walkman™ and/or Tiger Delux Talkboy™. Expect country, dubstep, make-out tunes and more.
Cribshitter
Methlehem (2012, Medicated G Records) $10
“Methlehem” is the newest full-length album from Madison-based bizarro-rock band, Cribshitter. As always, the band walks the line between comedy and respect. It’s brilliantly confusing.
Cribshitter
Cry a Little Rainbow (2008, Medicated G Records) $10
“…30 tracks of hilarious musical debauchery and mayhem.” ~ Maximum Ink. Cribshitter’s 2008 debut, “Cry a Little Rainbow” puts you in a weird place. Pop, rock, electronic – it’s all made fun of in the most serious way.
National Beekeepers Society
Pawn Shop Etiquette (2008, Self-Released) $10
“Pawn Shop Etiquette” is the 2nd full-length album from National Beekeepers Society, out of Madison, WI. Released in 2008, this album serves as additional reading for fans of Icarus Himself, which is where you’ll find Nick Whetro and Karl Christenson these days.
