Boy Eats Drum Machine

I’ve been writing a sci-fi novel called Blood Bag. I hope to finish it this year and record an audio book with a double soundtrack. This is the studio I’ll be composing/recording in.

This LP is clearly destined to become a minor-key classic in some circles, and cement its creator’s reputation as a summit-peaking act of a great deal of distinction and importance.
[Ranked 8/10]
Pop Matters – 1.17.2013

The Battle tends to be as intense as its title might indicate, Ragel’s layered production— including vintage samples and Afrobeat-inspired horn lines— set against a theme of good vs. evil.
["Revisiting Oregon's Top Music Releases Of 2012"]
OPB – 1.1.2013

Some of my fav tracks from 2012, another great year for music. Happy holidays, sweet peeps!

Stream The Battle and The Battle B Sides, read the lyrics, and download digital album covers + lyrics right here.

Fun shoot. I appreciate you peeps who came out! It’s nice to live in a beautiful city to have as a backdrop, too. Happy fall.

The Battle CD release party at Burnside Brewing was fabulous! Thanks to everyone who came out. Catching up with media:

- “The Battle” is currently #9 on OPBmusic.org’s top 20, between Mumford & Sons and Cat Power. Thanks for the spins, OPBmusic!

- The Deli Mag PDX had a spiffy show preview HERE

- via Portland Mercury: “I, William Your Ex-Lover” is an irresistible song with an addictive hook, whose crowd samples and carnival bloops are tethered by fuzzy, muscular guitars and marching-band style drums.

Hand made, limited edition goodness with bonus disc. 10.99 USD (+shipping). You can get it right here.