mr. Gnome – “House of Circles” video

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Nicole Barille and Sam Meister, otherwise known as mr. Gnome, are back with a fantastic(al) and fascinating video for “House of Circles” off their latest album Madness in Miniature.  Directed by Sam himself, the video is stunning, scary, and surreal – just like the duo’s music.  Nicole and Sam describe the video as “…a live action … [Read more...]

Jen Stratosphere Fanzine’s Top 3 Albums of 2011

mr. Gnome - Madness In Miniature

It’s always tough to narrow down a list of favorites, especially to a Top 3, but I’ve finally prevailed instead of failed.  I’m also looking forward to several 2012 releases including albums by Blood Red Shoes, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Twilight Sad, Little Boots, Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy, Rykarda Parasol, Maribel, Therapy?, Lana … [Read more...]

Jen Stratosphere Fanzine’s Top 10 Songs of 2011

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This was originally going to be a Top 3 list, but I couldn’t resist doing a Top 10 instead.  Too much joy to spread around this year! 10.  Meringue & Malice – “Christmas Covered in Candy” Leslie Dallion and Ryan Breegle, formerly the duo The Loligags (on Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records out of Athens, Georgia), are back as … [Read more...]

Interview with mr. Gnome

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Delusions of Adequacy:  Hi Nicole and Sam!  You’re currently on tour in the U.S. through December 18th in support of your sophomore album, Heave Yer Skeleton, which was just released on November 10th.  What’s this tour been like for you so far?  Are you mixing up the setlist with older material and cuts off the new album? Nicole:  The … [Read more...]

mr. Gnome – “Spain”

mr. Gnome - "Spain"

The Cleveland, Ohio-based duo of Nicole (vocals, guitar) and Sam (drums, keyboards) shot a live video for the first single “Spain” off the newly-released sophomore album Heave Yer Skeleton. “Spain” is a mesmerizing slow-builder that starts off for a good two minutes with Nicole picking limpid, but disquieting guitar notes and Sam playing … [Read more...]