Mary Halvorson - Meltframe (2015, Firehouse 12) ⚡

The album kicks off with a fuzzed-out, "nasty" take on Oliver Nelson's "Cascades" .

A pivotal moment in the album's development was Halvorson's experience opening for (King Buzzo) of the Melvins. The intensity of those performances inspired her to dive deeper into the possibilities of solo guitar. Signature Sound & Performance Mary Halvorson - Meltframe (2015, Firehouse 12)

Her interpretation of Chris Lightcap’s "Platform" features grunge-soaked power chords, while Carla Bley’s "Ida Lupino" is transformed into an indie-rock ballad. The album kicks off with a fuzzed-out, "nasty"