An Interview with Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band – Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band is a collective from Massachusetts creating their own exciting brand of “circus” music. They took time away from planning their next exuberant stage show to answer a few questions for us… Sepiachord: How was the band …
Demonika and the Darklings “Shelter” CD Label: Self-Released – If, like me, you’ve spend a goodly amount of time in a “goth” club in the last decade then you know the truth: the chance of actually hearing anything “goth” is pretty slim. Most goth clubs are actually industrial/ebm/future pop/etc clubs. …
The Other Flesh CD Single: “Waltzing Down the Road to Hell”/”(Bring Down the) Summer Rain” Label: Self Released – This single is a wonderful double shot of dark cabaret with a fun circus bounce. It handily passes the Rev. Nørb Law of Singles*, both of the songs are catchy and …
Fern Knight CD: “Fern Knight” Label: VHF – It’s always odd when a band self-titles an album well into their career. It often indicates a watering down or mainstreaming of the band’s sound (Heart, anyone?). Let me reassure fans of Fern Knight: there is nothing diluted about their third full …
Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band Mischief in the Machine, a circus folktale June 1 @ the BU Dance Theater Boston, MA Text by Walter Sickert • Pictures By Edrie – Come one come all young and old; the post apocalyptic circus is in town! “Mischief in the Machine” is musical …
JACKSON DEL REY INTERVIEW Currently there’s a healthy interest in what are generally known as “silent” movies. The number of these movies being issued on DVD is remarkable and many of them feature new soundtracks by contemporary artists. One such musician is Jackson Del Rey. We previously chatted with Jackson …
Artist: Kim Vermillion CD: “First the Bees…” Label: Self Released – Two individual voices make up the collaborative effort known as Vermillion Lies. Back in December I shared some thoughts on Zoe Vermillion’s solo CD, “Shoestrings”. Recently I’ve had the pleasure to experience Kim Vermillion’s EP, “First the Bees…” It’s …