SNG29 – Esperanza Spalding, alt-J

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shemakesmusic-uk: BARLI – ‘No Weapons’ Source: SoundCloud / BARLI Continue reading

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The Babe Rainbow channel sixties-era surf rock, and they were never more self aware than in their new video for “Johny Says Stay Cool.” Reminds me of another modern take on acid rock. Continue reading

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Ambient beats meet playful vocals on Shelf Nunny’s latest single, “Good 2CU.” It will appear on his new Little Time We Have EP, out 9/29 on Hush Hush Records; pre-order. Source: SoundCloud / Hush Hush Records Continue reading

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Album Reviews, Zines

HDLSS Dumb It Down With Nuanced Complexity

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. We currently live in a culture of rabid misinformation. Talking heads try to convince us that our feelings are equivalent to facts. Truth is virtually meaningless. It will take decades to confront and undo these issues, and in all likelihood they will never actually be eradicated. And yet we still must fight, through whatever action we can. Artists have been … Continue reading HDLSS Dumb It Down With Nuanced Complexity

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Alt pop’s dark devastation. Source: SoundCloud / Fat Cat Records Continue reading

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Deep-rooted prejudices can’t be fixed overnight. Gavin Turek wants to remind anyone on the receiving end of such bigotry should march on and never stop loving themselves. All profits for the track will be donated to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Buy “Birdie Bees” here. Source: SoundCloud / gavin turek Continue reading

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sawdustandgin: An over-analyzed lapse of judgment. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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SISTERS have a sound big enough to fill stadiums, with lyrics as potentially iconic as “Home is where I’d be if my heart could just decide.” Keep them on your radar; their new album Wait Don’t Wait will be out 10/13. Source: SoundCloud / Tender Loving Empire Continue reading

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You’re never too old for group choreography, denim jackets, or good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. Continue reading

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