Ryan Foley, Author at is this music?

Guildean Gang

Dennis Bergkamp

Banquet

Songs about footballers (Serious Drinking’s ‘Bobby Moore Was Innocent’) are typically easier to swallow than songs by footballers (Clint Dempsey rapping in ‘Don’t Tread’). more… “Guildean Gang”

One whiff of the hummingbird-wing-fast drumming and instantly hummable bass melodies, and you’re whispering the words “Joy Division’s rhythm section” to anyone who will listen. more… “The Bedlam Survivors Club”

Joan as Policewoman

To America

To Survive

For a woman with such singular, dominating pipes, Joan Wasser sure does spend much time playing second fiddle to vocalists of the opposite sex: Lou Reed, Antony Hegarty, Dave Gahan. more… “Joan as Policewoman”

M83

We Own The Sky

Saturdays=Youth

The expansive, sacchariney synthesizers in M83’s ‘We Own the Sky’ immediately suggest Eddie Money’s ‘Take Me Home Tonight.’ This is deceptive. more… “M83”