It takes a few moments to gain perspective on the latest single from Octoberās Child, like with their cover art. The message may not seem immediately clear, but quivering keys and sunbathed leaves help us to focus.Ā Source: SoundCloud / October's Child Continue reading
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You may remember the launch of Panel, a new electronic label based in London. One of their signees, Yuki Ame, is back with another infectious future beats single, this time with a feature from ZOE.Ā Ā Source: SoundCloud / XLR8R Continue reading
Cut Worms fills me with the modern nostalgia of Andy Shauf with crackling vocals and sturdy upright bass.Ā āTill Tomorrow Goes Awayā will appear on his forthcoming LP, out later this year on Jagjaguwar. Till Tomorrow Goes Away by Cut Worms Continue reading
Join Welsh quartet Los Blancos in indifference. The band just releasedĀ āDatgysylltuā and āChwarter I Driā (translated: Disconnect and Quarter to Three, respectively) as a AA single, out now on Libertino Records.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Libertino Continue reading
Kick It With Oddnesse in new Video forĀ āAre You Downā Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā There is nothing sexier than having standards. They prove that you have enough self-confidence to know what you want out of a relationship. On the single, ‘Are You Down’, Oddnesse singer and songwriter Rebeca Arango outlines her own desires for a potential suitor, but her world … Continue reading
āmaxā and his terrible, no good, āShitty Ass Dayā
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Named after the Maurice Sendak character from Where the Wild Things Are, āmaxā is the DIY project of New York-based Sebastien Labossiere, a student who creates music in his spare time. ā¦ The first few seconds of the new track drone ominously, setting the tone well for a song called āShitty Ass Day.ā The tale is told … Continue reading āmaxā and his terrible, no good, āShitty Ass Dayā
Dante Elephante Announce New Album and Tour Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Southern California surf rock group Dante Elephante has a packed 2018 planned. They just released details of their upcoming tour and announced a new record too. Later this year weāll have our hands on the LP, Rare Attractions, but until then, we can enjoy the first single from it, the sunny break up … Continue reading
Less Is More on Tango With Lionsā Single,Ā āProof of Desireā Originally premiered on Grimy Goods.Ā The instrumentation on āProof of Desireā is purposeful and sparse, just like the expressions reflected in the face of the protagonist in the video. Two guitars linger nearby while Papachristouās voice adds to the deliberately paced melody. After two verses, the music seems to reach an impasse, as our story … Continue reading
Former Faces Turn to the Sun inĀ āCoursing OnāĀ Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā The Sun is our planetās primary source for energy and by extension is the only reason we are all alive today. This significance is not lost on LA-based quartet Former Faces. The band pays tribute to this cosmic miracle in their new song and video for āCoursing On,ā which you can watch … Continue reading
YACHT and French Vanilla Celebrate a Triumphant Return Home at the Lodge Room
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by House of Vivian. Evans has been the de facto lead singer ever since she joined the band, so she commanded a majority of the stage, while Bechtolt and Kieswetter typically stuck to their places behind their machinesācomputers, synths, and guitarsāin the center-back. They played everything off their recent Strawberry Moon EP, and several other tracks … Continue reading YACHT and French Vanilla Celebrate a Triumphant Return Home at the Lodge Room
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