Alexander Vincent’s debut single is a glorious, glitchy first impression

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā  If you heard that the drummer for Magic!–the band that found fame with their seemingly ubiquitous 2014 single, ā€œRude!ā€ā€“had a new project, you probably wouldn’t expect to hear it compared to the likes of Radiohead and Sam Smith. Yet that’s exactly who comes to mind when listening to Alexander Vincent’s newest single, ā€œI Won’t.ā€ Read more.  … Continue reading Alexander Vincent’s debut single is a glorious, glitchy first impression

Oddnesse Leave Old Feelings Behind in Illuminating New Video for ā€œI Used Toā€ Originally appeared on LA Weekly.Ā  The trips inspired the dreamy indie rock single ā€œI Used To,ā€ whose luminous video treatment debuts today. Arango paces a stylish set as lights flicker on around her. Aside from revealing her band all in crisp button-downs, it draws a parallel to her own personal illumination. Read … Continue reading

Kahiem Rivera wrote his new EP while recovering from a near-death experience

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Surviving a near-death experience isn’t always sunshine and roses. Kaheim Rivera had to recover for months after being hit by a car, and even after that, he struggled to reclaim his old sense of normalcy. He wrote many songs in this idle time – the new Be Quiet EP may be the first in a series … Continue reading Kahiem Rivera wrote his new EP while recovering from a near-death experience

This clip is a video within a video within a video, with at most three scenes superimposed onto one another, all with their own not-so-quiet support of inaction. My favorite might be the footage of a scooter endlessly looping a roundabout. No better way to do nothing while doing something than by doing it in an infinite circle.Ā  Standards Vol 1 by ROOS Continue reading