Polly Jean Harvey is nothing if not experimental in her recorded output. From songs as aggressive, raw sketches (Uh Huh Her) to the more dirge-like (White Chalk), she’s never been afraid to indulge different sides of her musical muse. Inspired by —and railing against—Europe’s history of war, this time she adds autoharp and horns to […]
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Happy V-Day With Jenocide and Windom Earle
my favorite PJ era is this one There’s some holiday or something today. Why not just go dancing tonight, ya dingus?For those in the north end, you can catch an early Jenocide show with Catholic Gaydar, plus a performance with Elle Noir as part of the Pink Triangle DalOUT party at Menz Bar at 8pm. Wear something fleshy-coloured. Later she will double-team the Wardroom stage at the University of King’s College with Windom Earle at 10pm. But wait, there is more? She heads to the UK to play a few shows there this week, and we have it on
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PJ Harvey and John Parish
In 1996 PJ Harvey collaborated with friend John Parish to release Dance Hall At Louse Point—songs with Parish providing the music and Harvey the lyrics and vocals. It was a discordant, occasionally vicious record—a side-project that fit nicely into Harvey’s body of work. This new album has the same division of labour, but is a […]