Derek Monypeny Joshua Tree, California
Born in the Arizona desert, a veteran of multiple explorations into the Sahara desert via Morocco and Western Sahara, and now a resident of the Mojave, Derek Monypeny sees his musical mission as adding to and expanding on what he calls the "desert continuum;" the psychedelic sirocco swirl of desert-based stringed instruments played with utter abandon by musicians the world over. ... more
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I’ve been looking for this band! Psychedelia at its absolute finest......it takes its time, spacious interludes abound, and lots of atmosphere. Interesting tidbits here and there, distorted, pleasing vocals. They obviously don't take themselves too seriously either, but man, this is the real tripped out serious deal. I am hooked.
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St Celfer returns with tracks culled from a series of live shows, each one a showcase for his inventive experimentalism.
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SAD GODS presents "Singing for Survival - a Compilation for Project Onward"
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A stellar compilation featuring shoegaze and indie favorites like Drowse, Midwife, and Mount Eerie benefitting Project Onward in Chicago.
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Seattle’s St Celfer returns with four more boundary-breaking electronic compositions sparked with sudden bursts of melody.
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Promises
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