Jon

Jon Crary is an avid music fan. Jon's roots are the late 70’s punk and the new wave scene, but his influences are early 70’s glam- Roxy Music and David Bowie. His tastes evolved in the 80’s to include his influences’ copiers – Japan, Duran Duran and New Order. He hosted a radio program where Echo and the Bunnymen and the Smiths were staples. Now, their legacy is well documented. Many people think he has great taste in music, and he actually has a good record collection. He is also a semi-musician having played the bass guitar in a French garage rock band. Now, you will see him enjoying the new music of this and the last decade…thanks to Interpol “Turn on the Bright Lights” album for which he will forever be grateful for revitalizing music for the new generation and old.

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off
    May 12-May 17

    May 12, 2014
    1. The Horrors “So Now You Know” (XL) – Expansive, full, atmospheric, lots of chiming guitar and synths. What is not to like about this new song from The Horrors from their brand new album “Luminous”! It has a danceable spacey quality a full and satisfied feeling! This is...

  • May 16: Built To Spill pours into the World Cafe Live

    May 10, 2014
    Built to Spill, indie guitar rock pioneers from Boise, Idaho, pour into The World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on Friday, May 16, 2014. This promises to be one of the hottest indie rock concerts coming to Wilmington this quarter. They will be with opening band, The Warm...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off May 5-May 12

    May 5, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off May 5-May 12: 1. Hercules & Love Affair – “ I Try To Talk to You”- One of my favorite albums of the last quarter century was Hercules & Love Affair’s eponymous self-titled 2008 classic, and now, here is a new single which is no...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off April 28-May 4

    April 28, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off April 28-May 4 is as follows: 1. Quilt -“Tie up the Tides” (Mexican Summer) – From their new album “Held in Splendor”, this tasty tune serves up a creative bit of psychedelic indie folk rock with a retro-60’s feel. There are tons to like in...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off
    April 16-April 23

    April 17, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off April 16-April 23: 1. Woods- “Moving to the Left” (Woodsist) – This amazing piece of retro folk psych rock is cool and blissful, a bit lo-fi and spacey. The singer has a melodic falsetto which all feels like it floats along while head-bopping beats...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off
    April 7-April 12

    April 8, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off:April 7-April 12 1. Night Drive- “Drones” – This electro-dance track pounds along and takes you back. It’s a journey that reminds you of great times on the dance floor in the 80’s with it’s hypnotic/ robotic vocals and steady keyboard synths that are irresistible and...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off
    March 31-April 6

    March 31, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off: March 31-April 6 1. Little Daylight – “Siren Call” – I just stumbled across this very cool indie rock band from Brooklyn while I was travelling. This has a killer shimmering guitar line, a really nice catchy hook and chorus with bright choppy synths through...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off
    March 24-March 30

    March 24, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off: March 24-March 30: 1. Wye Oak – “Glory” (Merge) – This Baltimore indie pop band has an excellent synth-type sound, and it suits them very well! The huge hooks and the dynamite chorus are beautiful. This is such a great song and is my...

  • Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off:
    March 10-16

    March 10, 2014
    Jon Crary’s Weekly Sound Off is as follows: 1. Sharon Van Etten ” Taking Chances” ( Jajaguwar) – It’s harder, more electric and staightforward than ever before. Sharon Van Etten hits it hard and on target with this one. Pick of the week!! ...