Witch Gardens- Shelly

Witch Gardens-I Wanna Get Sick

Witch gardens is made up of 3 chicks and a dude from Seattle. They blend playful slacker pop influenced by the 50’s and 60’s with vocal melodies that  coast over shambolic garage psych. They have been together for only a few months now and have been busy playing shows. They recently released a split cassette tape with commemerative trading cards for 7 bucks over at their myspace. Witch Gardens will also be featured on an upcoming s.o.t.r. mixtape that will be available for download from the site soon.

From their beginnings as krautrock inspired semi-rockers, to their synthesizer filled “fly me to mars and I don’t want to come back” later work, they have covered many bases and covered it very well. The first time I heard Love Like Deloreans, or LLD, It was a shaky little 4 track mystery called “How To get Along with Others”. I instantly checked off a few factors in things that make songs enjoyable. The song’s palette was refreshing, bold, and big. It had actual leads! it had tangible melodies! It has a mysterious “what’s behind that mountain” feel; the song wanders, wonders and asks questions which are by the end answered, yet leaves you wanting more. More LLD!

An interesting fact on LDD is their roster of musicians. You have Lorna Krier, Peter Pearson, and Derek Muro – Two Wisconsiners plus one Long Islander. Lorna and Peter have extensive music backgrounds, and Derek joins in litterally with synths in his blood….His dad made Korg synth demos in the 80s. When you put these three together, it’s not just three Brooklyn 20 somethings who thought it would be cool to have a band. What you have here is a very calculated, very precise, and very fun equation of mega synth loaded songs, packed with creative, catchy melodies, quirky rhythms, and genius presentation. This isnt just a synth band. It is projected so well, and done so impressively that you’ll forget it’s only electronics. Seeing a Love Like Deloreans show is the cheapest therapy session you’ll ever have. Regardless of your mood prior, you’re going to get up, you’re going to look around, see no laptops, no sequencers and accept the fact that these are three amazingly talented people, playing entire songs on synths by hand. You’re going to forget your overdraft statements, fights with your significant other or parents. You’ll never pay for therapy ever again.

For some “at home therapy sessions” to listen to on the comfort of laying on your own couch, you can pick up LLD’s self tilted debut, out on Friendly Ghost!

Article by: Hunter Skowron

Josh Greet’s photos have a Euro goth post-punk feel to them that is really great. The black metal pet rat funeral is pretty awesome too, whats with punks and their rats?? He is currently undertaking a degree in photography at the Plymouth College of Art check his website for more of his work here.

We all know that no one wears watches these days. They’re heavy, and awkwardly fitting on the wrist, and usually not too appealing. Thankfully, there’s a new trend sweeping the nation… necklaces that tell time? Oh yes, and not only do they tell time, they are also incredibly stylish!! This Toucan Tell Time Necklace from Modcloth is only one of the examples of these new clock necklaces. If you’re not ‘into’ toucans, you can always go with a nice, romantic cluster necklace from Urban Outfitters. These thrifty clocks are easy to wear with anything! Tucked under a cardigan, or made as a showpiece with a little black dress, they are versatile and rather attractive if I do say so myself. Buy the Toucan Tell Time Necklace here.

By: Sydney Agee

Sickoftheradio.com is proud to release volume 5 of the R. Stevie Moore Tribute box set entitled “Not Quite Yet”. This volume  includes tracks from  Jad Fair, Earwak, Skizz Cyzykand, Augustita Lloret, Sleeping Bag, Bars And Tone, Astrid Quay Arts & Entertainment, and a bunch of other cool groups all taking a shot at various RSM songs. All songs compiled and arranged by R. Stevie Moore, the man himself.

Download volume 5 in full HERE

VOLUME FIVE – “NOT QUITE YET (WIVES ALIVE @5)” (78:46)
1. Wayne Wayne Go Away – Astrid Quay Arts & Entertainment (4:43)
2. Horizontal Hideaway – Earwak (2:18)
3. Alecia – Joe Vocino with Tom Priester (4:09)
4. Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning To Work – Skizz Cyzyk (3:49)
5. Under The Light – Jad Fair (5:31)
6. In My Own Quiet Way – Taratortuga (3:24)
7. You And Me – The Faubert Gold (rsmasteremiss) (2:14)
8. I Love All The Girls – Hard Sharks (3:03)
9. Opt Out – Ozzy Skateboard (1:28)
10. Irony - Augustita Lloret (3:08)
11. Habitat – Sleeping Bag (4:28)
12. Puttin’ Up The Groceries – The Will Keller Generation (2:27)
13. Doesn’t One – Krystyna Olsiewicz And Repertoire (3:02)
14. The Holocaust Parade - Brian Weinstein a’Go Go (1:34)
15. You Always Want What You Don’t Have – Noel Coward’s Ghost (4:14)
16. Dewey Decimal System – Little David Burd (1:02)
17. (I’m Your) Latest Guest – The Oshun Oxtra (3:10)
18. Midsummer Reflection – Dr. Michael K. Burroughs (3:05)
19. I Just Want To Feel You – Les Danuta Blicharz (2:24)
20. Mine Ear’s Plaza - Steve Job (3:32)
21. I’ve Begun To Fall In Love – David Fenech (3:02)
22. Geiger Counter – Christopher Zane Gordon (4:07)
23. I Go Into Your Mind – Dan Behrman The Immigrant (1:46)
24. You Can’t Write A Song - the ggnzlaman (3:26)
25. I Like To Stay Home – Bars And Tone (3:39)

R. STEVIE MOORE’S TRIBUTE PROJECT INFORMATION STATION

Download past volumes of the RSM Tribute below:

VOLUME 1 “COPY ME TREAT ME”

VOLUME 2 “NEW WAVE MOONS”

VOLUME 3 “HEY, PRETTY WORLD”

VOLUME 4 “HUMAN PEOPLE WAY”

Check out this promo video for the project  made by Autosam:

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