Woods Family Creeps

I've got a slight obsession with Jeremy Earl lately. For those who don't know he's played under a few different monikers including Woods, Meneguar & Shepherds. All while running the Woodsist label. Woods is putting out a new album this May. It was released early on iTunes, probably due to pesky pirates.

The new album, At Echo Lake, is one of my favorite records of the year. Until you get your hands on it, here's a look at the darker side of Woods: The Woods Family Creeps. "Creeps Collage," "Sleep Sleep Sleep" and "Twisted Tongue" are highlights, not to mention the Woods live staple, "The Creeps."


Woods Family Creeps
Bonus: How to Survive + In the Woods

Mi Ami / Black Eyes

The Black Eyes were some kind of bad ass punk band on Dischord back at the beginning of the 00s. They started sounding kind of like a young Fugazi, and ended make free jazz noise... After two albums the highly experimental punk band called it quits. The members went on to form many different bands, but not until Mi Ami has anything reached the greatness(?) of the Black Eyes.

Mi Ami has crafted a sound that is some blend of tribal, punk, shrieking vocals and way overblown guitar. Wandering between frantic percussion and smooth pulsating grooves, Mi Ami's first album, Watersports, defines a new space for punk music.

Mi Ami is about to put out their second album, Steal Your Face. I've heard it. I like it. I'd recommend checking out the writeup they posted about it on their label's website, along with the album. The statement describing the recording process and the state of music/culture is poignant and compelling; recommended reading.

Black Eyes:
Black Eyes

Mi Ami:
Watersports
African Rhythms