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Goon – “Fruiting Body”

February 23, 2022

It’s been a bit since we heard from our friends in Goon, but we’re so happy they popped up in our inbox once again. “Fruiting Body” is their latest offering, an evolution in sound that could sit comfortably on a shelf next to your well-worn Pinback and Alex G vinyls. Inspired by a walk through nature, “Fruiting Body” refers to a patch of mushrooms that caught singer Kenny Becker’s eye… Unsurprisingly, this feels like the perfect song to put to a mushroom growth time-lapse video; its lo-fi guitar presence and otherworldly vocal atmosphere feels warm and nostalgic, with just a hint of decay. We loved this one – check out the music video below and then add it to your favorite Spotify playlist.

Tonight: Goon

November 18, 2019

LA-based touring act, Goon is making a stop tonight at 9th Ward. The quartet has been making a name for themselves in the blogosphere after releasing their new album Heaven is Humming via Partisan Records (Cigarettes After Sex, Craig Finn) this past summer. The band’s sound is reminiscent of Ovlov or B Boys. with a driving and experimental indie sound with a 90s slacker vibe. Joining the quartet will be locals Cooler, who word on the street is have a new single popping up soon. Get out of the house while you still can. Doors are at 7pm with a $10 cover.

Tobias Jesso Jr. – Goon

March 25, 2015

The narrative of heartbreak and desperation that runs through the debut album of Canadian artist Tobias Jesso Jr. has been countlessly explored by numerous singer-songwriter types who strive to craft a universal sentiment from their internal struggles. It’s worth mentioning that the series of events leading to the period where Jesso Jr. wrote these songs included a heavy breakup, being hit by a car on his bike, and learning his mother had cancer before returning to his childhood home. The compelling sounds found on Goon are nothing ground-breaking, as the instrumentation includes piano, drums, with the occasional strings and a few guitar-led tracks, yet their earnest nature coupled with the singer’s wary delivery make for a refreshing listen. Obvious comparisons to classic songwriters like John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Randy Newman, and Harry Nillson have been made and their influence can easily be heard on the album’s opener “Can’t Stop Thinking[...]