ā€œLater Daysā€ is the latest single from Glances, acknowledging that time is whizzing past us faster than we can anticipate, but we must remember to appreciate each moment. Glances have a new album out now,Ā I feel very close to you right now, where you can hearĀ ā€œSEM,ā€Ā ā€œLater Days,ā€ and a whole slew of other calming tunes. Pick it up on Bandcamp today. Source: SoundCloud / glances Continue reading

Brigid Dawson lends her talents onĀ ā€œThe Fool,ā€ a new single fromĀ John Dwyer’s latest project, OCS. You likely don’t need to be reminded that Dwyer is also known for (fka Thee) Oh Sees, and is a forward-minded artist. He has four shows on the books coming up in LA and SF, where both LA shows will benefit L.A. Kitchen and the SF shows will benefit the … Continue reading

The other day YouTube inexplicably shuffled me to this classic gem of a music video,Ā ā€œCarried Awayā€ by Canary. The beauty of jumping rope is its consistent jagged rhythm, one that makes for wonderful DIY choreography. If you haven’t seen it before, enjoy; you can listen/buy Canary’s debut LP on Bandcamp.Ā  Continue reading

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path style indie rock release to quell your brain, the new EP from Zula is what you need. 6 Passes is six tracks of intriguing rock, opting for unpredictable rhythms with the usual cast of guitars, percussion, piano, and violin for good measure. You can listen or buy the EP on Bandcamp.Ā  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

There is a striking duality in the art and music of Big City Cough’s newest record, Born at Night. The first single showcases the fluidity of his finger-plucking against a backdrop of ambient synth. The album does not yet have a release date, but we should be hearing from Big City Cough soon.Ā  Source: SoundCloud / big city cough Continue reading

Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

sngalbums: I always felt I had done myself a disservice by not listening to more classical music in my youth. I suppose popular opinion in high school says that it’s boring, but the band nerds always knew: classical music is actually the most dramatic. The new record from mĆŗm contributor, Gyda Valtysdottir titled Epicycle was a great opportunity for me to not only immerse myself … Continue reading Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces