Sometimes you come across an artist that you like immediately. In fact, you like the artist so much that you explore as much music as you can from that artist. Such is the case with Cory Branan. I saw him perform probably five years ago and was pretty impressed with his live show. Now, I’ve found his most recent album Mutt and I’ll be honest, I’m doing some serious exploring of his music. He is a really good songwriter and storyteller. We recommend checking out his music and feel pretty certain in saying he might end up in your heavy rotation too. “The Corner” (video) is a song I just can’t get enough of.
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World Music Wednesday: the eastern European folk of Harmonia
Yes, I know it’s Independence Day here in the United States, but it’s still a world music Wednesday here at Incognito HQ. Harmonia is a band that plays roots music of eastern Europe. I could sit here and try to explain how this band sounds, but I think it’s best for you to just listen and judge for yourself. I will say this. I know flutes and hammered dulcimers may not be the hippest instruments around, but how many chances do you get to listen to a song called “Moldavian Stomp”?
Our Cinephile Rachel Park
You’ve seen her excellent film reviews in the pages of Incognito. Here is our very own Cinephile Rachel “Rae” Park with some of our Incognito merchandise, available from our Cafe Press store. Click the picture to visit her blog.
Trashy Tuesday: The Creeping Ivies
If you are a regular here at Incognito HQ, you know we have a thing for primitive rock and roll duos. Enter The Creeping Ivies from the UK. ”Ghost Train” is about as raw and primitive as music can be with a wonderfully fuzzed-out sound. Oh, and just listen to that wail about a minute and a half into the song. And then again about three minutes in. If anything, it’s even more bone-chilling the second time. If you like this track, you are in luck. You can download the entire three-song EP for free at Bandcamp.
Incognito pick of the week: Supercharged Sounds (GaragePunk Hideout comp, vol.8)
We’re doing something a little different at Incognito HQ this week. Our pick of the week is the latest compilation from the GaragePunk Hideout. Every one of these compilations is filled with raw, raucous rock and roll that you’ll want to listen to at inadvisably loud volumes. Supercharged Sounds includes Big John Bates, as well unforgettable band names like Speedy and the Fuck Offs and Rock & Roll Monkey and the Robots.
This album is available to everyone via iTunes and Amazon. However, if you want to get this album for free, you need to become a member of the GaragePunk network and join the GRGPNK Records Group.
Surf music Sunday: Bonney and Buzz
Surf is a genre of music I probably would never have explored if I didn’t listen to Radio Free Bakersfield, but I’m glad I am one of Whorehay’s “irregular” listeners because there is a lot of really good surf music out there. (No people didn’t stop making surf music in the 60s.) Another good place to go for surf music is Double Crown Records. Last week, Double Crown released Play Rough by Bonney and Buzz. And if you like surf music, this is definitely a good band to check out. Listen to “Perestroika” and if you like it, get this and lots of other good surf titles from the good folks at Double Crown.
Tattoo model Skyeann Giglio featured in Incognito #5
There is just something about a chick with tattoos, don’t you think? In our July issue, the featured model is the lovely and very tattooed Skyeann Giglio. Click the picture to see her feature and the rest of the Americana issue.
Incognito Music, Models, and More vol. 5 – The Americana issue
The featured music artists in the July (Americana) issue are 500 Miles to Memphis and Phil Hummer. Click the front cover to see our interviews with both artists, plus our feature of Skyeann Giglio, our reviews of albums and American hefe weizens.
Incognito goes to Paris
That’s right, loyal reader. Incognito is being represented in Paris by Seb from the band Abrahma. Check out the trucker hat and our other merchandise at the Incognito Cafe Press store.
Funk Friday: “Funky Chick” by The Majestics
It is a funk Friday (and really, can you think of a better kind of music to get you in weekend mode?) and here’s another tune to get you thinking less about your job and more about shaking your booty.