Foxy Digitalis

Sorry (but not really) for the Tears of the Kingdom update, but it’s hitting a lot different because of how I’m experiencing it with my kid for the first time. It’s great. Quick bit of news on a monster new edition from Critique of Everyday Life before diving into one hell of a great album of the day. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Cate Kennan “The Arbitrary Dimen...

Today’s pick sent me into some surprising places, but it’s a record that won’t let go. Really beautiful stuff with some killer guest appearances. Plus, super exciting news from Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Jeffrey Silverstein “Western Sky Music” https://jeffreysilverstein.bandcamp.com/album/western-sky-music Additional links for the day:...

As expected, Tears of the Kingdom has taken over my life. I apologize in advance for how useless my brain will be for the next couple weeks, but it made for a damn fine weekend. Stellar album of the day from a project I should have gone deep on already, but it’s never too late. Plus news from Presque Tout. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Seabuckthorn “Inlandscape”...

Happy Zelda day to all who celebrate! If you don’t hear much from me for a bit, you know why. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: BLAKMOTH “The Hissing Silence” https://blakmoth.bandcamp.com/album/the-hissing-silence Additional links for the day: https://synthfreq.bandcamp.com/album/vol-1 https://www.youtube.com/user/thesynthfreq Brad Rose is the the principal writer a...

Some quick appreciation for the feedback and dialogue as of late - I really appreciate it y’all. Bit of news from D1G and Tomas Bednarczyk before digging into the day’s pick, which feels like the perfect album for me. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Suki Sou “Notes on Listening” https://sukisou.bandcamp.com/album/notes-on-listening Additional links for the day: htt...

I expressed my love for Dorian Wood’s music last week and then realized I managed to miss a beautiful EP she released last fall. For shame! So I deal with that and then get into today’s pick, which is an absolute joy in every way. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Aly Eissa “Gouda Bar” https://akuphone.bandcamp.com/album/gouda-bar Additional links for the day: https:...

After some news from and some love for a couple of lifers (Steven R. Smith, Glenn Donaldson, Ben Chasny, and Rick Tomlinson), we get into the meat of the episode with one hell of an emotional, aqueous journey. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Manja Ristić “Awakenings” https://lineimprint.bandcamp.com/album/awakenings Additional links for the day: https://eiderdownre...

It’s Bandcamp Friday, so instead of an album of the day, I just run down a bunch of new(ish) stuff that’s out today/this week to hopefully help y’all cull through the deluge. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Additional links for the day: https://souledamerican.bandcamp.com/ https://thejewelgarden.bandcamp.com/ https://voixrecords.bandcamp.com/album/waves https://astsuadatta.bandcamp....

I really connected with this live performance from zakè, Marc Ertel, James Bernard, and From Overseas, so I talked about it for quite a while. Bandcamp Friday tomorrow! Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: zakè, Marc Ertel, James Bernard,& From Overseas “Live at the Gothic Chapel” https://pitp.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-the-gothic-chapel Additional links for the day: ht...

The week is off to auspicious start, but if you’re in your feels like I am, then this fibril album is the perfect opiate. Plus some William Selman and Akuphone news. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: fibril s/t https://fibril.bandcamp.com/album/fibril Additional links for the day: https://williamselman.bandcamp.com/album/the-weather-indoors https://akuphone.bandcamp....

An absolute stunner to kick off the week on Astral Editions. If you’e got something coming up for Bandcamp Friday, drop me a line as I’m going to do some kind of BC Friday roundup at the end of the week. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Dorian Wood & Thor Harris “You are clearly in perversion” https://clearlyinperversion.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-clearly-in-pervers...

There’s a lot of great new stuff out today PLUS some sweet new Jewel Garden logo tees (with a new logo!). And then there’s all-star cast pick of the day. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Between “Low Flying Owls” https://12kmusic.bandcamp.com/album/low-flying-owls Additional links for the day: https://www.bonfire.com/the-jewel-garden-logo-t-shirt/ https://fibril.ban...

I’ve been waking up with the best songs in my head every morning this week, and even though it’s been busy/stressful, the vibes have been immaculate. Plus, Matt Lajoie’s got some good news for everyone, and pick for today that caught me by surprise. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Mücha “Hello Caller” https://moocha1.bandcamp.com/album/hello-caller Additional links...

This one went off the rails pretty quick as I prove over and over how little I remember my German classes in the space of about two minutes. Good times! Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Nava Dunkelman & gabby fluke-mogul “Likht” https://relativepitchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/likht Additional links for the day: https://unionpoletapes.bandcamp.com/album/crypt-of-the-...

Another week begins, and my brain is completely fried from an exhausting, kind of stressful weekend. Oh well! Stellar album of the day, though (and some news on upcoming Foxy Digitalis and Jewel Garden merch) Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Old Saw “Sewn the Name” https://lobbyartrecs.bandcamp.com/album/sewn-the-name Additional links for the day: https://lobbyartre...

Made it through another week, and it’s been a long one. I think my brain started to crack midway through the review portion of this episode, so enjoy that. Some love for Oklahoma’s Robbie Wing and his new album, too! Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Penelope Trappes “Heavenly Spheres” https://penelopetrappes.bandcamp.com/album/heavenly-spheres Additional links for t...

An eye exam has me feeling all woozy and just generally OFF, so apologies if nothing on today’s episode makes sense. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Sabiwa “Island no​.​16 - Memories of Future Landscapes” https://sabiwa.bandcamp.com/album/island-no-16-memories-of-future-landscapes https://boomkat.com/products/no-16-memories-of-future-landscapes Additional links for...

Album of the Day: Boo Hiss “Psyche Birds” https://deathbombarc.bandcamp.com/album/psyche-birds-original-motion-picture-soundtrack Additional links for the day: https://room40.bandcamp.com/music https://room40.bandcamp.com/album/environmental-studies https://www.patreon.com/foxydigitalis Brad Rose is the the principal writer and editor-in-chief of Foxy Digitalis, an online music magazine and has ru...

First - a correction and apology for totally screwing up Webb Crawford’s name in the Joanna Mattrey review! Then some Abdul Wadud (!!!) news, before going long on Issei Herr’s incredible debut. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Issei Herr “Distant Intervals” https://isseiherr.bandcamp.com/album/distant-intervals Additional links for the day: https://www.webbcrawford....

There’s a lot of great stuff on the site today from Mariam Kiani, Karen Vogt, and Lau Nau so be sure to check it out. And a lot of great stuff on Patreon this week as well, including a bonus podcast. After all that, I spend a lot of time talking about Sim City 2000 in relation to the day’s pick, so that’s fun. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Florigenix “Wild Light”...

Some quick news on a couple new editions from Portraits GRM and a short continuation on some thoughts from yesterday’s Patreon episode, and how to navigate the current deluge of new music coming out. Let me know how you approach these things! A real barn burner for the pick of the day, too. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Joanna Mattrey “Soulcaster” https://noticer...

Anybody got a vibe check for this week yet? It’s already feeling off, or maybe it’s just me. Anyway, today’s album is something quite special. Don’t miss it. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: yaz lancaster “AmethYst” https://yaz-j.bandcamp.com/album/amethyst Additional links for the day: https://nofansrecords.bandcamp.com/album/heart-of-the-creation-room https://blac...

Bandcamp Friday was a weird one, especially if you saw that thread from a label that management contacted in a pathetic display of union busting. So dumb. But you know what’s not dumb? A double slab of super-fried cosmic sailing from MV & EE. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: MV & EE “Green Ark” https://kaliavandever.bandcamp.com/album/we-fell-in-turn Additional link...

It is Bandcamp Friday (and Good Friday, apparently!) for those who celebrate. Get out there and support artists and labels that have made your world a better place (and, as the good folks at Bandcamp United have said, it’s not crossing a picket line or anything!). Today’s pick is definitely one to pick up if you haven’t already. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Kali...

I’ve got a sick kid at home so my brain continues to be deep-fried and mushy leading to another intro that goes… somewhere. Pick of the day is a sonic wonderland, plus some news bits I think. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. Album of the Day: Piotr Kurek “Peach Blossom” https://mondoj.bandcamp.com/album/peach-blossom Additional links for the day: https://debaclerecords.bandcamp.com/...