Jason Molina: Eight Gates [Album Review]

Jason MolinaEight GatesSecretly Canadian [2020] Eight Gates is the last collection of solo studio recordings Jason Molina (Songs: Ohia, Magnolia Electric Co.) made before he passed away from complications related to alcoholism in 2013. Honestly, you really can’t listen to this record without getting a bit somber as this short 9 song record puts a … Read more

Secretly Canadian Release Songs: Ohia’s ‘Deluxe Didn’t It Rain’: 11/11/14

Jason Molia recorded Didn’t It Rain live in a single room, with no overdubs and had musicians creating their parts on the fly. The overall approach to the recording was nothing new for Molina but Didn’t It Rain sets its self apart from his existing body of work. This expanded reissue presents Molina’s home demos … Read more

Spineriders: Hello Future Tinglies [Album Review]

Spineriders Hello Future Tinglies Misra Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Archival release from Jason Molina’s first band benefits a great cause. Album Review: Spineriders were a four piece band hailing from Lorain, Ohio in the late 80’s early 90’s. Consisting of bandmembers, Todd Jacops, Mike McCartney, Jason Molina, and Carl Raponi, they recorded Hello Future … Read more

Jason Molina of Songs:Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. Passed Away Saturday

Sad news from Secretly Canadian today. Jason Molina of Songs:Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. passed away March 16 from alcohol related organ failure. Below is the statement from the label and information on a memorial fund. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Jason Andrew Molina passed away in his home in Indianapolis this past … Read more