Countdown to the End of TIMJ #2: One of many things I've loved about this site is the number of acts I've discovered who operate in the world of Bandcamp, cassette-only releases, and other DIY arenas. From other Jammers I've learned about numerous artists in these spheres whose music I have come to love: Pure Bathing Culture, Jungle, and Hibou, to name a few. Some of these artists have gone on to acclaim in more visible channels, but I was able to enjoy the ride along with them thanks to this site. I'll have to get accustomed once again to digging on my own. The latest such release that excites me is the 2015 debut cassette EP by Los Angeles singer/songwriter Pearl Charles. She has a strong soul voice, as this song shows, and on the 6-track cassette she presents a solid handful of memorable tracks. I'm partial to stompers like this one, but the six-minute "Idea to Her," which closes the EP, shows she is also strong at jazzy avant stylings. TIMJ, I'll miss making such discoveries here!   6

noyoucmon 11 Aug 2015