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The Big Sleep: Nature Experiments
Frenchkiss
The Big Sleep, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based duo formed of bassist/vocalist Sonya Balchandani and guitarist/vocalist Danny Barria, sounds larger than it theoretically should. The twosome builds vast psychedelic indie rock numbers that loom with layered heft. Nature Experiments succeeds the band’s 2008 disc Sleep Forever, expanding on that predecessor’s eclectic combination of various genres. On Nature Experiments,
the stylings tend away from those prior noise and drone rock elements, leaning further toward the melodic—particularly on tracks like “Ghosts In Bodies” and “Ace.” Still, the static is thick, the electric guitars are heavy with reverb and the songs twitch with instances of experimental clamor. Sonic Youth has been a logical past comparison for the band, but here, Balchandani and Barria moan and exhale with their own voices.
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Brendan Bayliss & Jake Cinninger "Booth Love"
Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger, who will appear on the cover of the March Relix along with their group Umphrey’s McGee, offer this acoustic version of a song from the band’s latest album, Death By Stereo.
Psychedelphia "Mezza Luna"
Psychedelphia recently stopped by Relix and performed this song from their 2010 release, Paradigm.
Steve Kimock and Friends "A New Africa"
Last November, Steve Kimock teamed up with Bernie Worrell, Bobby Vega, and Wally Ingram for a series of shows at Brooklyn Bowl. Here’s a soothing version of “A New Africa.”
Dead Meadow "One Thousand Dreams"
The Relix boiler room reverberates with the signature psychedelic sounds of Dead Meadow
Dan Zanes "Summer Trains"
Dan Zanes stopped by Relix and offered a solo version of this song from the Dan Zanes & Friends album Little Nut Tree
Doug Paisley "Bat Song"
Toronto native Doug Paisley recently made his way to New York City and stopped by the Relix boiler room for a performance.
Casey Shea "Let It Slide"
Here’s the premiere of Casey Shea’s “Let It Slide” video from his latest album In Your Head.
Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe with Bob Weir "Friend of the Devil"
This performance took place at a benefit for San Francisco Giants’ fan Brian Stow, who was beaten in the parking lot of Dodgers Stadium on opening day. This video appears courtesy of Bay Area Music Magazine.
Chamberlin "Lost In The World"
Chamberlin performs a Kayne West song, which appears on the group’s new EP, Cabin Covers.
The Lever and Rail "Already Gone"
The Lever and Rail: Trevor Garrod (Tea Leaf Green) and Lael Neale, performed this song in the Relix boiler room from their debut album, Yes/No.
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