“avantgarde” News

Warning, Dr. Mindflip has taken over!

Dr. Mindflip's triumphant return to blocSonic! Back in December of 2014, Dr. Mindflip released “In a Garden of Fools”, the final EP of a series he released in 2013 and 2014. So, suffice it to say that we’re excited to finally bring to you their first release in almost eight years! Oh… and it’s a fu…… Read “Warning, Dr. Mindflip has taken over!”

Today blocSonic celebrates the 7th Annual Netlabel Day with a bunch of new music and CDs from Liam Stewart!

Every year we at blocSonic love to participate in Netlabel Day to big-up netlabel culture. Though the number of active netlabels that exist today have dwindled compared to when we launched in 2007, there are still a significant number of us representing. Props go out to everyone who plays a part in…… Read “Today blocSonic celebrates the 7th Annual Netlabel Day with a bunch of new music and CDs from Liam Stewart!”

New release: Dr. Mindflip closes out his 2014 EP trilogy!

Today I’m very happy to be able to present to you, In a Garden of Fools, the third and final EP of Dr. Mindflip’s 2014 EP series! Dr. Mindflip, along with the help of Aidan Guilfoyle, Séan Kenny, Tommy Wiseau & Stephen Spies, has once again put together a memorable collection of songs featuring…… Read “New release: Dr. Mindflip closes out his 2014 EP trilogy!”

New release: Dr. Mindflip returns with blocSonic's 200th release!

Today we’ve got a release for you that’s special for a couple reasons. It’s the first Dr. Mindflip EP to feature a complete band line-up… and it’s our 200th release! With Every Waking Moment, Dr. Mindflip brings his brand of sinister, hallucinogenic pop, but the band lends a depth not heard thus…… Read “New release: Dr. Mindflip returns with blocSonic's 200th release!”

New release: blocSonic welcomes The Scallions on board with the release of "Agony Through Ceremony XE"!

A little over ten years ago, in 2002, I began working for SLAMjamz, the label run by Public Enemy’s Chuck D. I began by designing cover art for their digital single series. Among those digital singles were seven designed for Connecticut avante-garde power pop group, The Scallions, consisting of me…… Read “New release: blocSonic welcomes The Scallions on board with the release of "Agony Through Ceremony XE"!”