Meet The Diminisher
Busy as a contributor to Olivia Tremor Control and co-founder of Bablicon (also featuring Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeremy Barnes), Dave McDonnell has finally taken some "me time" and recorded his solo debut Imaginary Volcano. We like. On the record, the E6 alum breaks beyond his Chicago psych-rock pedigree with horns, eighth-note strings, nostalgic melodies, and baroque-infused harpsicord. It's colorful yet subtle, and entirely groovy.
The Diminisher - "A Subtle Sign" (MP3)
The Diminisher - "Snail Song" (MP3)
If you're in Chicago, catch 'em tonight at Beat Kitchen (w/ Supersystem).
Enjoy.
Posted at 4:25 PM in MP3
Holy cow, this is amazing, where can I learn more about this Diminisher character? Is he coming to NYC? I love Bablicon, but I never knew he was one of the founders.
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OMG Subtle Sign - this is monumental... I need this record. I love Bablicon, too - I saw them live at Knitting Factory in NYC a number of years ago. That still rests in my mind as one of the best live music experiences I ever had.
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