Super Sonic Festival Poster

Swans, Melt Banana, James Blackshaw, Voice Of The Seven Thunders, and others at Super Sonic Fest 2010.

Podcast #19 Is A Wiener.....I Mean Winner!

In Podcast #19 Captain Uli and the Pots-dawg delve into somewhat newish (still playing the catch up game) Revolver Exclusives: Pylon, Shrinebuilder, Yoga, A Hawk & A Hacksaw, Damon & Naomi, Boxcutter, Bricolage, Witch Hunt, James Blackshaw, Buffalo Stance, Anathallo, and Blank Dogs. You can stream or download an AAC file of this podcast and all other Revolver podcasts at the Revolver pod-page: http://www.midheaven.com/audio/podcast/

It also appears in the free downloads page on the newly improved Midheaven Mailorder site.

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James Blackshaw On NPR's All Things Considered.

While on tour earlier this month James Blackshaw stopped by NPR's performance studio 4A to record an All Things Considered session. Blackshaw plays 'Key', 'Bled' and 'Cross' along with a interview.

"Blackshaw is often likened to John Fahey for the experimental quality of his music, but the comparison only goes so far. Blackshaw cites a broad spectrum of influences, including American minimalism and liturgical music. It was his love for the latter that drew him to the 12-string."

Stream the whole session HERE.

Brainwashed Goes All Out For Blackshaw.

A tremendous review of Jame's Blackshaw's The Glass Bead Game was posted on Brainwashed earlier this week.

"....With all pistons firing, Blackshaw paints a dramatic, but meditative melodic picture with his guitar. His strings are seemingly caught in a never-ending upward movement, each note intent on elevating the song to a higher and more introspective level. In the background, violins and cellos radiate a steady current of calm hums and ghostly utterances. Then, with just a brief pause, the band begins to weave their disparate melodic and harmonic patterns together, further enrichenin the song's lively character. Each member bends their instrument, wringing from it more emotion than was present the moment before......."

".... It's hard not to talk in a superlative manner about this record; it is majestic and deserving of more accolades and praise than I can possibly write."

Read full review HERE.

Blackshaw On BBC4 Today.

James Blackshaw was featured/interviewed on BBC4 today. Alt tuning, Fahey, Basho, Takoma Records, tendonitis, a much more. Stream the whole future here.

Blackshaw picking and grinning:

James Blackshaw's 'Cross Is Up On Stereogum Right Now!

A special three minute edit of 'Cross' from James Blackshaw's upcoming The Glass Bead Game album is up on Stereogum right now. The album officially comes out on Young God on May 26th, so enjoy the sneak peak.