You can count on Amethysts to be there Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā English duo Amethysts have returned with a brand new video for their recent single, āBe There,ā featuring bandmates Clarice and Simon in low lights, expressing heartache in their glances. The band may have an affinity for violets, but this song is decidedly colder, referencing blues in the lyrics … Continue reading
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Octoberās Child Erupts in New Video forĀ āLavaā Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Volcanoes are part of a subset of natural wonders that can become natural disasters in an instant. Luckily, there are many ways to predict an eruption, so rarely is it a total surprise, unless you just werenāt paying attention. The latest single from Octoberās Child proves that theyāre paying attention, even if the … Continue reading
LAās Saigo has always written about complex emotions, andĀ āNeitherā is no exception. In his own words:Ā āāNeitherā was written about the peril of idealizing those we admire, and how we magnify the inevitable disappointment. We are in the process of renewal, redrawing the borders of our societal grey areas, tearing down the glossy posters of our false saints and fallen idols.ā Source: SoundCloud / SAĆGO Continue reading
The infectious spirit of Oz permeates everything Middle Kids touch, including blurry band practice shown in their video forĀ āMistake.āĀ Lost Friends by Middle Kids Continue reading
Expect a delayed drop on this neo-classical number from Marcioz.Ā Source: SoundCloud / bitbird Continue reading
Orchestral Pop group Freedom Baby grows up with their new EP
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. On their new EP, Freedom Baby analyze anxiety, and manage to find the light at the end of the tunnel. The band is a nine-piece orchestral pop group, affectionately called āork pop,ā led by partners Eric and Brianna. The duo initially set out to make music that relied more on synths than glockenspiels, but something about … Continue reading Orchestral Pop group Freedom Baby grows up with their new EP
Sentient Fruit Experiences Melancholy in New Clip from Paul Cherry Originally premiered on Grimy Goods.Ā This clip is comprised of an amalgamation of several different animation styles, from crayon to pencil to paint, with plenty of textures underneath each as well. The result is a technicolor journey with a sentient cherry. The clip was directed and created by animator Jake Armstrong, and he really captures … Continue reading
******** Drinks to Cope with a Mad World
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Both Ormston and Ī© have established reputations for making music way outside the box, so their collaboration here makes perfect sense. What they managed to create together expands on what they both were already good at, adding effects like canned laughter or scratchy recordings of Christmas carols and film dialogue where appropriate. It often feels more … Continue reading ******** Drinks to Cope with a Mad World
Joy Autumnās Gentle New Single Reflects Upon Hollywoodās Club Culture Originally premiered on LA Weekly.Ā After moving to Los Angeles, Joy Autumn became jaded by her proximity to fame. She fell into āafterparty culture,ā indulging in all her vices until loneliness found her. āI was so busy not making it in Hollywood that I forgot the reason why I created music in the first place,ā … Continue reading
Right your mind with QNAās soothing jazz flows. They just put out a six-track EP called XII, which you can hear in full on Soundcloud.Ā Source: SoundCloud / QNA Continue reading
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