In honor of Kevin Greenspon’s 100+ show, 4-month tour, I’m pulling a record out of his back catalogue. Already Dead is a collaborative 4 song 7” EP with Nicole Kidman (aka Jon Barba) released last year on his own Bridgetown Records. The two craft songs that vaguely resemble pop punk, with hints of shoegaze. Guitar, keyboard, and drum machine building songs that feel like hazy teenage daydreams, full of angst and hooks. Overall, the songs are most similar to Nicole Kidman’s back catalogue, but highlight the versatility of Greenspon, showing a different side than the ambience of releases like 2012‘s Maroon Bells, also on BRIDGETOWN. Catch this tour if you can, and with the number of shows, it shouldn’t be too difficult. For tour dates check here.
“DSM” showcases the many individual styles of Brockton’s Van Buren Records
It has been a fruitful 18 months for the Brockton super-collective Van Buren Records. Their two 2021 records, Bad For Press and Black Wall…