Why Not? Mexican Summer ” with its shrieking violin

” with its shrieking violin and Georgia’s haunting vocals

A '47 set displays Powell's graceful

and two live songs never recorded otherwise

While the record treads familiar thematic ground

Maxine Funke's music

Why Not? Mexican Summer ” with its shrieking violin19th album from indie DIY art rock legends, Half Japanese in Maryland. Led by Jad Fair, the band creates their unique blend of eccentricity, pop noise quirkiness, and insightful sarcasm for a meaningful escape from commercial music. Similar to Jonathan Richman, Jandek, Beat Happening, Pere Ubu, Daniel Johnston, Bongwater, "Why Not?" is fun, playful garage pop that may sound juvenile, but offers intellectual stimulation and auditory bliss for societal