Shannon Lay just celebrated the release of her new album, Living Water, this past Friday on Mare Records. The whole record is soft spoken and raw, andĀ āCoastsā proves to be one of the more high energy selections, though all are beautiful in their own right. Buy it on Bandcamp.Ā <a href=“http://shannonlay.bandcamp.com/album/living-water”>Living Water by Shannon Lay</a> Continue reading
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theautumnroses: Oakland, Californiaās Madeline Kenney released herĀ Night Night At The First Landing LP earlier this month, and sheās just unveiled the intimate, open video sheās made for its misty āAlwaysā. The album is out courtesy of Company Record Label. You can buy purple-vinyl, CD and digital copies from them now, and you can find it on her Bandcamp page, too. Night Night At The First … Continue reading
Get a grip. Like its album art,Ā āHandleā is only a sliver of texture, a morsel of the sounds that will appear on Bels Lontanoās upcoming Kin Decade EP.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Bels Lontano Continue reading
This album is an instant classic. “In the Midst” is the opening track on sir Was’ debut full-length record, Digging A Tunnel, out now on City Slang. With influences ranging from indie pop to trip hop to noise rock, you’ll find yourself swept up into the diverse wonder of each song. Pick up Digging A Tunnel on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://sirwas.bandcamp.com/album/digging-a-tunnel”>Digging A Tunnel by sir Was</a> Continue reading
Self-described as self-deprecating, Bjordan keeps his tongue firmly in cheek throughout his new album, Petty Hit Machine. Darkwave elements are obvious on tracks like “Million Dollar Moment,ā which channels Portishead; it also seeps into other corners of the record even on tracks that may seem immune to it, such asĀ āBad Boy Sad Boyā orĀ āSmall Suitcase.ā The album will be out soon; follow Bjordan for more … Continue reading
sawdustandgin: āThis Kinda Lowā starts out as a bedroom recording cut together with some of the more off kilter sound effects. Then the bassline drops in.Ā Including a worthy homage to the Talking Heads: āand you may find yourselfin a beautiful house, and a beautiful car,and a beautiful broad and a nice little dog..and still not be happyā Source: SoundCloud / sene. Continue reading
āInto the Windā is one of two new tunes that appear on Josh Pykeās new Best Of compilation, but the video is a window to the past, with footage of touring life dotted throughout. The compilation double LP is out now.Ā Continue reading
M.Grig has created one of the best ambient-leaning records of the year, with gentle folk melodies tugging at your heartstrings. The full album can be heard and purchased on Bandcamp.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Other Songs Continue reading
Finkās Fearless Resurgam
sngalbums: Fearlessness is not just doing the extraordinary; often it can mean the exact opposite. One must know fear in order to overcome it, after all, and small, deliberate steps will still lead you out of the woods. Why not follow the rhythm of Finkās new record Resurgam? This record is an ethereal rebirth. Each track is stripped back and played in seemingly half-time, fast … Continue reading Finkās Fearless Resurgam
Finkās Fearless Resurgam
Fearlessness is not just doing the extraordinary; often it can mean the exact opposite. One must know fear in order to overcome it, after all, and small, deliberate steps will still lead you out of the woods. Why not follow the rhythm of Finkās new record Resurgam? This record is an ethereal rebirth. Each track is stripped back and played in seemingly half-time, fast enough … Continue reading Finkās Fearless Resurgam
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