It clocks in under two minutes, but āCalm Downā still manages to leave a mark, especially on the fellow anxious. āI triedMy best to clam downI lie Still and make no soundā Continue reading
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Yndi Halda is no stranger to soft rock epics, and the latest in their discography is their recent single/EP, āA Sun Coloured Shaker.ā Listen to the nearly 12-minute track above and buy the single-sided 12ā³ (and other formats) here.Ā Source: SoundCloud / yndi halda Continue reading
I first discovered Lisa/Lizaās music on the peculiar French blog Avant-Avant years ago, and so I was delighted to recently find her new EP waiting for me in my inbox. Download Barn Coat on Bandcamp for pay-what-you-can, and enjoy her earnest acoustic artistry.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Yuki Ame challenges power through a camera in “Blue Room” clip Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā The latest offering from prominent young London electronic label Panel comes via the artist known as Yuki Ame. He just put out his new EP Anamnesis last Friday, a five-track effort that glides in style. While the whole release cycles between ambient and glitch pop, … Continue reading
Honey Child Illustrate the Musings of a Woman Scorned With Bloody New Video
Originally premiered on LA Weekly. āPlease come to me,ā Claire McKeown sings on āShe Calls His Name,ā a song about being lovesick in a literal sense ā unwell because of the intense grip of the feeling. McKeown is a Wagnerian opera singer, practically able to do acrobatics with her pliable and powerful voice, and in Honey Child, she leads a gorgeous femme choir; who better … Continue reading Honey Child Illustrate the Musings of a Woman Scorned With Bloody New Video
Wash off ash from lifeās disasters with soothing neoclassical sounds from Richard LukeĀ Originally premiered on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Richard Luke and Amira Bedrush-McDonald recently combined their respective talents on the piano and violin to write and release a beautiful neoclassical record called Voz. Conceived by Luke when he was unable to speak, the title is ironic; the album features only peaceful … Continue reading
Emily Gold and Friends Find Themselves Drawn into the Funnel of Love Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā When special moments happen live at concerts, it can feel like magic. Last February, the Galentineās Day show at the Hi Hat was the setting for a particularly magical collaboration between Emily Gold, Lauren Ruth Ward, and Sarsten Noice. The trio (along with Goldās band) covered Wanda Jacksonās … Continue reading
Super 8 footage adds nostalgia to Coleman Zurkowskiās latest single
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Coleman Zurkowskiās latest LP is a brilliant meditation on silence. Called ZERO, the work is resplendent in drawn-out brass notes and various ambient hiccups. Featuring an orchestra comprised of harp, clarinet, and piano, it conjures a curious yet ominous aura. If you look at the tracklist, the record counts down from ā9ā, but ‘0ā is far … Continue reading Super 8 footage adds nostalgia to Coleman Zurkowskiās latest single
John Cathal OāBrien met his end in his attempt to avoid dusk, following the sunshine until he walked right off the edge of the earth. Look forward to the Irishmanās forthcoming album, where fans will findĀ āSun Followersā among other bright folk tracks.Ā Source: SoundCloud / John Cathal O'Brien Continue reading
Hindustani melodies meet deep techno production on Otm Shankās new cut,Ā āKaida.ā Source: SoundCloud / Pinkturban Continue reading
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