Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life

Originally appeared on the 405. A mustachioed Duncan Nielsen is the mind behind DONCAT, having begun the project about six years ago. His last full-length effort was called Easy Cowboy, which demonstrated a more pastoral take on his evocative style of indie rock. Preservation may be more succinct than its predecessor but the emotion it channels is arguably more potent, once again able to subtly … Continue reading Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life

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Flaws’ weakness is his strength on “All We Are” Originally appeared on the 405. If you were to ask Dutch producer Daan Havenith to name his biggest flaw, he may point to his newest single and say his lyrics: “Like most of my songs, ‘All We Are’ was inspired by a feeling that couldn’t really be put into words.” Yet, the effect on certain lines … Continue reading

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Annabel Allum pays homage to her longtime best friend on “em(ily)” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Allum’s style of rock and roll doesn’t want to be perfect, and on her latest single, she seems to run in the opposite direction, embracing an experimental style and structure. The rhythm from the drums guides the song, even when it is absent in the pre-chorus … Continue reading

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RYVOLI is tangled in overgrown “Roots” after their return to the US Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In LA, having a yard is a status symbol; it should come as no surprise that the most green space in the city is concentrated in Beverly Hills. Apartment-dwellers more than make up for it with potted plants grown on balconies or in windows. … Continue reading

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Jesse Jo Stark’s new video has some seriously witchy vibes, from the steaming beverage in her goblet to spiderweb lingerie. It’s also hard to overlook her desire to burn…in the fire of love, that is. Continue reading

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DYAN recognizes that “Cycling Trivialities” has a universal sentiment, but that for each listener, it poses a unique share of experiences, so the cover simply made thematic sense. “…it’s mirrored back in this cover from a different perspective. Saying, yeah, well, you too, right?“ Source: SoundCloud / DYAN Continue reading

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There are so many disparate parts of this track to love, and it’s impressive that they work together so well. Also, I have yet to meet a Soundcloud rapper that doesn’t love Dragon Ball Z. Source: SoundCloud / okay(K) Continue reading

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Ahead of his (current) European tour, Project Pablo dropped a brand new EP, which boasts his signature brand of cinematic glitch beats as on the single, “Less and Less.” Grab There’s Always More at the Store EP on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / Project Pablo Continue reading

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Written as a hungover, wake-up jam, The Rubens hope everyone will sing along and relate to the journey of self-exploration in “Million Man.” Continue reading

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Tove Lo lends her voice to this atmospheric electro pop number from Karma Fields. Source: SoundCloud / Karma Fields Continue reading

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