Phosphorescent is the project of songwriter Mark Houck, formally of Athens, Georgia and now based in Brooklyn. Houck’s Phosphorescent seems to strike a amazing balance in all regards. At first coming across as simple southern-twinged pop rock, most tunes reveal a beautifully complex mix of sound and vocals and thoughtful, soulful lyrics. Particularly noteworthy is…
Month: June 2010
Powerhouse Flowerhouse, Oakland
Having been on my block for a full year now, it’s fun to see certain things coming back into bloom in the same places where they first impressed me last year. The giant magnolia flowers mid-block are back. And so is my favorite perennial delight–a house down the block covered with what Brad has identified…