LANKS overcomes his quarter-life crises in ā€˜twentyseven’ video

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In this era of virtually limitless connectivity at our fingertips, mid-life crises are happening earlier and earlier. Some have even taken to renaming them quarter-life crises as they have been prevalent among 20-something millennials recently. Australia’s Will Cuming, known by his stage name LANKS, is no stranger to the feeling; today he released his eagerly awaited … Continue reading LANKS overcomes his quarter-life crises in ā€˜twentyseven’ video

Stylish New Video Features a Worn Esbie Fonte Originally appeared on LA Weekly.Ā  Esbie Fonte is a biracial songwriter who bends unexpected styles to create unique pop music with collaborator Peter Tilley. Her recent single, ā€œAces High,ā€ features raw lyrical barbs coupled with gorgeous guitar progressions, and the brand-new video allows her stylish personality to shine. Read more.Ā  Esbie Fonte | website | Facebook | … Continue reading

Joni Payne creates dissonant nostalgia on her new single ā€œCome Homeā€ Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā  The concept of home has a lot of weight. It is where we should feel most comfortable, where we are safest. Our attachment to places can seem strange if given too much thought, especially when returning somewhere from a lifetime ago. But Joni Payne’s experience … Continue reading

twig twig depicts unsettling bouts of insomnia with toy sounds in ā€œIt’s Lateā€ Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā  You may have seen Zubin Hensler travelling with The Westerlies as Fleet Foxes’ horn section, or noticed him contributing to tracks by Son Lux, Daniel Rossen, and Half Waif. He’s known for his expertise as a trumpeter, but he also has a passion … Continue reading

Hark Madley’s Debut EP Glows Like John Glenn’s Fireflies

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  ā€œMy status is excellent,ā€ American astronaut John Glenn declares in a transmission to NASA’s control center during the 1962 Mercury-Atlas 6 spaceflight, the first to transport a man around the Earth. When Glenn sees the sun rise behind him as he hovers above the planet, he describes mysterious particles which became known as ā€˜fireflies’ that floated … Continue reading Hark Madley’s Debut EP Glows Like John Glenn’s Fireflies

The Fifth, Freya’s forthcoming record, features art that looks upward at a barred stained glass window. The light reflects beautifully on the wall, but the stairwell appears infinite and unattainable. The lead single from the album creates a parallel sense of yearning through dreamy reverb and buried vocals. Pre-order The Fifth on Bandcamp.Ā  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading