my love for local music is unparalleled. hearing folks from around here interpret the world in their own uniquely Salem way is something that attracts me like eating at a buffet of all my favorite foods, for free. even if i have to pay a door to hear and watch a live show it still feels free. Lucas DeWilde is a talented guy. he just sent me some demos of new music projects he's involved with. I am A Zombie (J.Peters/ LD) and Higgans and Merryweather (Josh Smith/ Jack Gloe/ LD) respectively. the first 'zombie track' i listened to: 'God's Gift' reminded me of David Bowie fronting a raw rock and roll project like the Kiss-offs. the first 'H&M track'- 'Hello Hello' was more withdrawn in its intensity and i sank into my work as it played. then about three-quarters into the song i noticed i was still listening, as if it had been with me all morning since i'd awoke. a tender opening in the vein of Silver Sun Pickups' Rusted Wheel (my fave) that reminds me of a song off Superchunk's lighter album whats it called again mixed with some kind of bastardized Neil Young. i plan on booking them just to watch the show even if i'm the only one.

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