archived brainwashed reviews
Whatever The Weather, “Whatever The Weather II” (Ghostly International, 2025)
This aptly named second album from Loraine James’ more ambient/impressionistic side is a bit warmer and less beat-driven than its predecessor, resembling an unearthed classic from the late ‘90s/early 2000s […]
Voice Actor & Squu, “Lust (1)” (Stroom, 2025)
This second album from this enigmatic Noa Kurzweil project marks a somewhat surprising detour from Voice Actor’s sprawling and eclectic debut Sent From My Telephone, as Kurzweil’s previous creative foil […]
Monolake, “Gravity” (Imbalance/Field, 2001)
Newly remastered and reissued (first time on vinyl), Monolake’s third album was largely a Robert Henke solo album, as co-founder Gerhard Behles had recently left the fold to focus on […]
Dead Bandit (Quindi, 2025)
This third album from the duo of James Schimpl and Ellis Swan features some of their most sublime work to date, as it feels like the soundtrack to a desolate […]
FACS, “Wish Defense” (Trouble In Mind, 2025)
This sixth album from Chicago’s finest Factory Records-inspired post-punk trio features a significantly altered line-up, as founding member Jonathan van Herik is back in the fold once again (replacing long-time […]
Tim Hecker, “Shards” (Kranky, 2025)
This compilation is mostly one for serious Tim Hecker heads and completists only, as it collects an array of unreleased pieces and alternate versions from his recent soundtrack work for […]
Jules Reidy, “Ghost/Spirit” (Thrill Jockey, 2025)
This first Thrill Jockey opus from shapeshifting Aussie guitar visionary Jules Reidy is a mindblowing creative leap forward, as otherworldly tunings, American Primitive-style steel string guitar, autotuned pop, futuristic psychedelia, […]
Bill Orcutt, “How To Rescue Things” (Palilalia, 2024)
This latest opus from San Francisco avant-guitar visionary Bill Orcutt is a charming and improbable outlier in his strange and wonderful discography, as it feels like a remarkably sincere homage […]