The overly-emotional origin of Basement Revolverās lead single,Ā āBaby,ā from their upcoming debut LP, resonates with me. As we near Cancer season, follow the bandās advice and just give it some time. Pre-order their forthcoming record, Heavy Eyes, here.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Basement Revolver Continue reading
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New album from TTilawok reflects his past, but his new single peers ahead
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In film, techno music usually signifies crossing into a new realm. That could mean attending a crowded rave, or simply driving down a dark highway leading to nowhere. Even without a visual component, electronic music still can have an intoxicating effect that will transport your mind, and for TTilawok of Stockholm, memories are embedded into the … Continue reading New album from TTilawok reflects his past, but his new single peers ahead
Freedom Baby give their all on their epic new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived articleĀ here.Ā In their new song, āI Want To Give,ā Toronto-based Freedom Baby have created an epic. The new single comes after their March EP titled How Youāll Grow, which expanded the idea of chamber folk with its nuanced lyrics and sounds. Partners Eric Reid and Brianna Bordihn are … Continue reading
Joy Autumn says a tough goodbye on new singleĀ āGoā Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Joy Autumnās upcoming Midnight EP exposes the dark side to Hollywood, especially as a struggling artist. Her previous single, ‘Searching For You’, contrasted the vigor of the club scene to a sobering reality. Now sheās back with the sombre new ballad, āGo.ā Read more. Joy Autumn | … Continue reading
Optimistic new record from Mamas Gun shines from beginning to end
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā āWe have experienced Golden Days in the past and will experience them in the future,ā recites Andy Platts of the London funk quintet, Mamas Gun. If that was not his mantra prior to the recording of their new album, It may well be now; this is of course where its title comes from. Plattsā relentless optimism … Continue reading Optimistic new record from Mamas Gun shines from beginning to end
YIP YOPS preach about an omniscient āSheā on new single
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Just because they have Xās on their hands at the gig, doesnāt mean theyāre anything less than rock stars. The teenagers of YIP YOPS (one is technically 20, but still underage in America) have built a name for themselves by playing live shows around the city; their boisterous synth pop tastes that much sweeter when performed … Continue reading YIP YOPS preach about an omniscient āSheā on new single
Life-sized imagery brings DONCATās 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 DONCATās new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life
Flawsā weakness is his strength on āAll We Areā Originally appeared on the 405.Ā 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: āLike most of my songs, āAll We Areā was inspired by a feeling that couldn’t really be put into words.ā Yet, the effect on certain lines … Continue reading
Annabel Allum pays homage to her longtime best friend on āem(ily)ā Originally appeared on the 405, view archived articleĀ here.Ā Allumās style of rock and roll doesnāt 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
RYVOLI is tangled in overgrown āRootsā after their return to the US Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā 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
