:: Good tidings on a waning crescent ::

Some upcoming releases that we're excited about...

// Sagas - Signal Refracted - cassette release of lap steel improv on Avant Archive
// Sun Cycles - Siskiyou Holies - cabin recordings on a limited edition split cassette tape with our Oklahoman comrades Mohawk Park right here on Biological Radio featuring custom artwork by the amazing Brian Lucas
// Inez Lightfoot - Live in Pittsburgh and Portland - two live shows coming out on tape thanks to newly-revived Dial Square Tapes
// Sagas - Arcane Pathways - limited edition cassette album featuring banjo, lap steel, and heavy psych guitar jams on Biological Radio with special cover art by MM hisself
// Inez Lightfoot - Familiars - full-length vinyl LP (!) coming from Digitalis this summer featuring cover artwork by friend and colleague Tate Hudson

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:: Sun Cycles/Inez Lightfoot live split tape out now ::

Available now at sweet new trans-continental microlabel Dumpster Diving Lab, a new split tape of recent live recordings. Packed onto this lovely tape (with artwork by Keith Rankin) are four live pieces by Sun Cycles and Inez Lightfoot, recorded over the span of two shows in spring 2012 at Townshend's Tea in Portland, Oregon. "Splendid psychedelic sound accurately hidden inside of a cassette." Thanks, DDL!

Order it here.

:: Riverbottom Review ::

A nice review from Guide Me Little Tape:

"Not quite sure how a tape can sound so hazy and warm, and yet still be so clear and refreshing. Riverbottom Nightmare from Inez Lightfoot on Biological Radio continues in a line of recordings exploring what I perceive as nature, natural surroundings, and naturalistic emotion. Inez treads across mountains of melodic progression, brushed with subtle hints of varied instrumentation and an increased vocal presence. It all seems alive and breathing with a spontaneous unrehearsed quality. Sounds like waking up from a dream, standing at the edge of a lake, staring at your own reflection. "

Thank you to GMLT for their thoughtful listening!

Discriminate is sold out of this one, but you can get a digital copy here (with a bonus track).

Under the Spire

Well, the Concessionaires Artificial Interface LP finally made its way to us and boy did it turn out GREAT! Last summer Pete and Brad sent me hours of raw recordings, which I then proceeded to whip into shape, editing and arranging, adding an overdub here and there. They then sent it off to up-and-coming heavyweights Under the Spire, who produced this fantastic vinyl edition. Like ritual music for alien altars, I imagine it as a soundtrack to some forgotten sci-fi classic. Get one while you can. Also keep an eye out for a Sagas 3" cdr later this year on UTS!

Local show coming up...

Cloud Shepherd are our friends from the Bay Area, an incredible free improv/drone/jazz/unclassifiable quartet that you've got to experience. On their excellent recent live recordings you'll hear wind instruments, theremin, waterphone, bass, voice, percussion, and myriad other esoterically generated sounds that spark the imagination and blend music and myth. This show is definitely not to be missed! Joining them will be locals Eureka (who just released a stellar new cassette on Avant Archive), Sagas, and Inez Lightfoot. See you on the mountain.