Frans de Waard recently reviewed Yoke releases 01-03 (my solo debut “Softened Skull,” as well as both collaborations with Darin Gray) at Vital Weekly, an e-mail magazine (formerly print zine) that’s been active as long as I’ve been drawing breath.
Check out the full review at VITAL WEEKLY 1011
December 20, 2015 [permalink] Darin Gray, For Four, Frans de Waard, Oninbo, Press, Reviews, Softened Skull, Solo, Vital Weekly, Yoke
Tireless out music supporter and aficionado Tom Burris has penned a very flattering review of my solo recording debut, “Softened Skull,” over at Free Jazz Blog:
“This disc seems to be a condensed demo to show the range of Damon’s talents, rather than a full-blown “statement” & that’s just fine with me. The pieces are short, yeah – but I wouldn’t say they’re under-developed. There’s a shit-or-get-off-the-pot aesthetic that displays a mass of ideas quickly. And now that this recording exists, I expect we’ll be going on many more trips with Mr. Damon that will build upon this sturdy framework. A highly respectable debut from a phenomenal talent.”
Check out the full review here: [LINK]
“Softened Skull” is out-of-print on cassette but is still available on CDr via YOKE and digitally on my Bandcamp page…
July 16, 2015 [permalink] Free Jazz Blog, Press, Reviews, Softened Skull, Solo, Tom Burris, Yoke
Happy new year! I’m pleased to announce the launch of my own private imprint, YOKE. Yoke will primarily serve as a vehicle for my own solo and collaborative releases and will also occasionally feature other artists of a simpático nature. The first Yoke release will be a CDr reissue of my debut, “Softened Skull,” originally released on cassette Summer 2014 by Auris Apothecary & Magnetic South. They’re available for purchase now at the new Yoke page: http://tylerdamon.com/yoke. Here’s a magnificently shot promo video by DAS to get you in the mood:
January 12, 2015 [permalink] News, Softened Skull, Video, Yoke
I burned the screens today for an upcoming CDr edition of my debut solo recording, “Softened Skull.” It’s the first release on YOKE, my new label for self-releases, etc. More info on that soon…for now here are some pictures of the screening process:
November 20, 2014 [permalink] Discography, News, Photos, Softened Skull, Solo, Yoke