Object as Subject Doesnāt Need Your Permission But Youāll Want Theirs Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Violinist-turned-punk rocker Paris Hurley has a new project called OBJECT AS SUBJECT, and it is sure to shift your perspective. She and her bandāEmilia āPony Sweatā Richeson, Gina Young, Patty Schemel, and Megan Fowler-Hurstācut through the bullshit by grinding axes and pounding skins, evidenced on their new single,āWeaponry.ā Their … Continue reading
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Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Grahamās New Psych Rock Venture
Photo by Michael Haight Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The summer of love inspires much of todayās indie rock world, but few contemporary bands manage to achieve what Dream Phases has set out to. The fairly new psych rock outfit is led by Brandon Graham, supported by his brother Shane and frequent collaborator Keveen Baudouin; their Harvard and Stone residency last January marked their debut as … Continue reading Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Grahamās New Psych Rock Venture
Find yourself with Isla Craigās new LP The Becoming
Originally appeared on the 405, view archive article here. DISCOVERY. A landmark album by Daft Punk. The name of the duo and LP by Rostam and Wesley Miles (of Ra Ra Riot). And the leading cause of existential crises for many other musicians. Today, weāll reflect upon the journey of Isla Craig. The Toronto-based artistās new record is called The Becoming, and encompasses ideas of … Continue reading Find yourself with Isla Craigās new LP The Becoming
Laughing Along with Caroline Rose at her Sold-Out LA Show
Photo credit: CJ Harvey Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Caroline Rose is a comedian. If youāve heard her new record, LONER, you know she takes pleasure in poking fun at other people and society in general. She is a goofy satirist with surprisingly deep sentiment, and her live performance only contributed to her appeal. Her sold out show at the Moroccan Lounge supported by Cardioid … Continue reading Laughing Along with Caroline Rose at her Sold-Out LA Show
Strolling along Santa Monica Boulevard and enjoying the drizzle of rain on the windshield, music from a talented trio of musicians provides some much-needed calm.Ā Danny Frankel (Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Bo Diddley), Victoria Williams (Lou Reed, Vic Chestnut), Doug Wieselman (Bill Frisell, Yoko Ono, Antony & The Johnsons) made a record recently that is under theĀ Arthur King Presents label, titled Roofrack For Ralph; it is … Continue reading
Dan Sadin is Ready to Tell His Own Stories with His Debut Solo Project
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Dan Sadin is a talented guitarist ready to put his name on his own work after years of recording and touring with other acts. He primarily is known for his role in FRENSHIP, and has also worked with the likes of Sabrina Claudio, Jessie Ware, and MĆ, but it is his new solo project that he is predictably most excited … Continue reading Dan Sadin is Ready to Tell His Own Stories with His Debut Solo Project
Arthur King Offshoot Trio Releases a Focused New Video Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā In a word, the new King Ming work is focused; there is little to distract us from steady drums, interjecting horns, and a solitary melodic guitar. As if an overt reference to themselves, the visuals for āLingamā are similarly restricted. Read more.Ā Peter Walker, David Ralicke, Danny FrankelĀ | listen toĀ King Ming … Continue reading
Chromatics Reveal New Single from Their Long-Awaited Album Dear Tommy Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Chromatics fans got another promising taste of the bandās forthcoming album, Dear Tommy, with the release of āBlue Girl.ā This is particularly exciting because the record had originally been announced in 2014, but Johnny Jewel infamously destroyed what they had been working on and re-did it front to back. Apparently … Continue reading
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Smoke Seasonās new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā LA-based electro-pop duo Smoke Season would rather ask for forgiveness than for permission. This maxim applies broadly across the coupleās lives but reverberates loudest in their quintessential summer jam, āSweetest Thing.āĀ Read more.Ā Smoke Season | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud … Continue reading
Francine Thirteen Reclaims Her Vices Ahead of Her Show at the Standard
Photo: Dior Divine. Graphic Design: Kat Alyst. Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā To understand ritual pop artist Francine Thirteen, one must open up to ideas of feminism that would make the virtuous cringe. Francine Thirteen wants to recontextualize and redefine lust and power, two aspects of womanhood that have been exploited in centuries past. Ahead of her performance next week at the Standard, we were … Continue reading Francine Thirteen Reclaims Her Vices Ahead of Her Show at the Standard
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