Blue Note co-founder Francis Wolff once recalled: "I first heard Jimmy Smith at Smalls' Paradise in January of 1956
Jay Reatard and Alix Brown started a band called Angry Angles
Adelaide’s insoluble MEN WITH CHIPS submit to scanners this battered platter
Glenn Mercer and Bill Million with most of the recording done at Glenn’s home studio in Haledon
" This hour-long collection represents a unique fusion of the members' distinct musical backgrounds
Laurel Hell Deluxe Edition Blue Note co-founder Francis WolffMitskis sixth album, 'Laurel Hell' is an austere, nuanced, and disaffected indie pop record that, in part, addresses her turbulent relationship with her own career. Retro synth intros and electronic soundscapes lend the album a nostalgic feel. In contrast, toned down tracks with minimal instrumentation show a more restrained side of the indie pop star. Their sounds unite them to a degree, but there still appear to be two distinct moods on the album