Phurpa: Ritual Sound Ceremonies

A new discovery is Phurpa, the Russian musical performance group who practice the sound performance art of Bon, a Tibetan Buddhist ceremony of droning and tantric. The sounds from their gut is super mediative and moody. I'm going to fall to the shaman after this long draggin' work week. Sit back, close your eyes and take in this strange orgasmic soul awakener. 

Also check out their Bandcamp music page »

The Return of BlackHand

A few years back I wrote about one of my favorite local bands BlackHand. After a long hiatus, these dudes are back in full force with new jams and two new members. I recently had the opportunity to update their logo for a more spacey vibe, which was super fun and challenging. I pulled out the old pencils to do hand drawn lettering resembling space mountains and craters from parts unknown. Look for another post soon on the process of doing this new logo, from sketches to renditions.

You will be hearing more of BlackHand in 2015 with the release of their second album that is a darker take on 70s sci-fantasy mixing tastes of doom and thrash. These guys just played at the Oddity Bar in Wilmington, DE. Check out a video below featuring the songs "The Watcher"and "Secret War" with are a darker perspective on these silver age comic references.

Hit up BlackHand on the social webs:

Bandcamp

Facebook

Reverbnation

Seabear

I have fallin' in love with the sweet sounds of Seabear. My friend Alison discovered them yesterday by their playful illustrative album cover of a two hand drawn birds and watercolor scripted type. To my surprise magic is in the air when I listen to the sounds of violins, banjos, pianos and harmonicas amongst a whispering voice. The Ghost That Carried Us Away is filled with a soft caress of sweetness, fantasy lyrics and playful plucks of harps. I've been lifted by a hot air balloon; destination la la land.