Amen Dunes spins lengthy tales against a backdrop of psych rock sensibilities. He’ll be putting out a new record, Freedom, on 3/30; pre-order. <a href=“http://amendunes.bandcamp.com/album/freedom”>Freedom by Amen Dunes</a> Continue reading
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Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The group takes its name from a ghost town in rural Montana, once connected to civilization only by the Montana Trail during the gold rush. āWe liked the idea of giving new life to a place that was probably otherwise unreferenced in popular culture,ā Benny Friedman told The Daily Trojan. The townās legacy is Bannack Days, where on the third … Continue reading Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium
The new video forĀ āTokyoā by Icelandic group Fufanu depletes all color to match their unflinching post-punk sound.Ā Sports by Fufanu Continue reading
Life is exhausting and the slow march of time can be both a burden and a nuisance, at least for Bonny Doon.Ā āSmoke from palo santo and sageIs this still the new age?ā Source: SoundCloud / WOODSIST Continue reading
EMĆL Emulate Icarus on New SingleĀ āThe Boy Who Melts the Sunā Premiered on Grimy Goods.Ā Nothing more accurately describes the future than being engulfed in flames, due to your own hubris at that. āThe Boyā is adapted for our generation, describing Icarusā confidence with stunning complexity and depth, not just in the lyrics but also through the bandās woven rhythms. EMĆLās trademark is the cello, … Continue reading
For a video as pastel and quirky as this one, Look Vibrant sure does know how to tackle some heavier subjects. Self-doubt plagues this trackās inner dialogue, and yet its confident art rock sound has me coming back for more. The band will release their new album, The Up Here Place, on 3/15; pre-order. The Up Here Place by Look Vibrant Continue reading
Ominous futuristic dance beats pair well with clips fromĀ 2046 by Wong Kar-wai, as Nick AM has put together above.Ā Continue reading
This bouncy synth pop track is the push I needed to finally start a career in conservation. Did you know that giraffes are threatened?Ā Source: SoundCloud / More Giraffes Continue reading
Last year, I shared the first sights and sounds I had the pleasure to experience from Welsh pop artist, Gwenno, and today Iām happy to announce her forthcoming full-length album.Ā āTir Ha Morā will be only one of ten colorful tracks from the LP, Le Kov, due out 3/2; pre-order.Ā Continue reading
Russian Baths are Brooklynites who love dark rock and roll. I think I know what flick theyāre looking forward to seeing in theaters this summer!Ā Source: SoundCloud / Good Eye Records Continue reading
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