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DAILY RECORDS : Wavves, Musical Charis, & Starkweather

by | Jul 1, 2010 | MUSIC

Wavves – King Of The Beach (Fat Possum Records)
Yet another bassless two-piece band, but these guys are a far cry from the blues-punk of The White Stripes and The Black Keys. Wavves create lo-fi jangle-pop tunes that sound like Guided By Voices on a Beach Boys kick. Possibly a touch overhyped, but great fun nonetheless.

Musical Charis – People People (JMB Records)
This kind of mellow folk music is not normally my bag. It’s got a polished production, and reminds me of Jack Johnson at times. I thought I’d hate it. And yet, the melodies here are undeniable. I doubt I’ll play it frequently, but regardless, this is a very good record.

Starkweather – This Sheltering Night (Deathwish Inc.)
Starkweather average one new album every five years, but they’re always worth the wait. This Sheltering Night is yet another epic prog-metal masterpiece. Extremely complex songs bursting with incomparably skilled musicianship, wild originality, and the purest horror this side of a Cronenberg movie. Get this now.

Wavves – King Of The Beach (Fat Possum Records)
Yet another bassless two-piece band, but these guys are a far cry from the blues-punk of The White Stripes and The Black Keys. Wavves create lo-fi jangle-pop tunes that sound like Guided By Voices on a Beach Boys kick. Possibly a touch overhyped, but great fun nonetheless.

Musical Charis – People People (JMB Records)
This kind of mellow folk music is not normally my bag. It’s got a polished production, and reminds me of Jack Johnson at times. I thought I’d hate it. And yet, the melodies here are undeniable. I doubt I’ll play it frequently, but regardless, this is a very good record.

Starkweather – This Sheltering Night (Deathwish Inc.)
Starkweather average one new album every five years, but they’re always worth the wait. This Sheltering Night is yet another epic prog-metal masterpiece. Extremely complex songs bursting with incomparably skilled musicianship, wild originality, and the purest horror this side of a Cronenberg movie. Get this now.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

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