Ken Camden – “Raagini Robot”

Hark! Here once walked Laurie Anderson, Shankar, Germans, and Game Boys. Only recommended if you like thinking deep about shit. Maybe allegories.

High Places – “When It Comes”

High Places relocated from Brooklyn to LA, and the change fits like a glove. When they first appeared they seemed little more than a sort of Caribbean appropriation attack by two urban whites. Yuck, right? No more, methinks. Extensive touring and work has struck out and let their chill mode approach breathe and sharpen. Lovely.

Tobacco – “Sweatmother”

Banger, banger, banger. It’s over as quick as it starts…perfeck.

Peaking Lights – “Silver Tongues, Soft Whispers”

Meandering lovely sine-pop from a Madison pair I had the pleasure of seeing at a friend’s house two days ago. Way way back guitars, way way up front low-end, disemboweled Casio, soft mumble singing, front-of-eyes sine waves and two extremely gracious people.