Harnessing the power of the titular electric sun, Baloji and his band break out into an afro pop anthem on āSoleil de Volt.ā Both halves of the track, from old-school funk to new styles of house, represent the duality of the Congolese-Belgian musician, and represent the resilience of his people, even when times were dark.Ā Baloji explains further in a press release: āāSoleil de Voltā … Continue reading
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Sometimes reaching your goal requires a lot of tedious work, even if youāve got all the skills to pull it off. Vokes is here with words of encouragement to keep going, or else youāll never reach your full potential.Ā Source: SoundCloud / VOKES Continue reading
Inspired by falling rain,Ā āCascadesā provides a soothing soundtrack for your Hump Day.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Lydian Collective Continue reading
Donāt Cry For Him: The Nicholas Drops New Single,Ā āTeardropsā Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Dutch-born, LA-based artist The Nicholas has a great philosophy: create āpretty ideas with ugly sounds.ā What he doesnāt mention in that mantra is that his vocals are downright angelic, offsetting anything remotely unattractive; the result is usually some version of intoxication. His debut EP boasted gentle soft … Continue reading
TĆ©mĆ© Tan and all his doppelgangers rock this new video for his single,Ā āMenteur.ā Pourquoi tu mens toujours? [inserts meme] Continue reading
A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Wardās Debut Album
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lauren Ruth Ward stands in front of a mirror holding up a shimmering disco ensemble. Weāre in the Echoās green room joined by a few people that play in other bands on tonightās bill, as well as some peripheral friends. It is the first night of Wardās January residency and the two-piece suit and jacket on … Continue reading A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Wardās Debut Album
With the release of her new album, Something In Between, you can fully appreciate the generous folk rock of Lena Rich. Listen to a taste inĀ āProvidenceā above, and give the full album your attention on Soundcloud.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Lena Rich Continue reading
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The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Premiered on Grimy Goods.Ā Psych rock is a fun genre, and The Crowleys know how to make it all their own. Lead singer Cohen Wylie uses his wavering vocals to lead us through kaleidoscopic guitar melodies, starting with the aptly pastel āPink Rainbowsā; layers of noise eventually snap into clarity with a Blur-like Britpop ditty at the very end. Processed vocals pick up where that … Continue reading The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Married duo The Creachies recently released a quirky bedroom pop self-titled record.Ā āNo It Couldnāt Beā is one of the duets, and also one of the more sentimental songs from the LP. Other tracks include the party-til-you-drop anthemĀ āNot Never Andā as well as the not-at-all-self-consciousĀ āDo You Think Iām Interesting?ā Grab the album on Bandcamp today.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
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