Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight

sngalbums: Rory Ferreira is a shark. His bars are vicious and majestic, and as an artist he is never stagnant. I could spend 1,000 words describing all the past and current projects that Ferreira has undertaken. Instead, let’s just agree that the breadth of his work expands like the universe—all-encompassing, yet still uncovering new territory on every release. His 2020 release came in mid-March, or … Continue reading Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight

sawdustandginJanuary 21, 2021June 5, 2022Leave a comment

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Caroline Rose’s Carefully Crafted Tragedy, Superstar

It’s hard to describe, but go with me on this: imagine someone beat-box imitating the sound an old record player makes when it gets to the end but doesn’t stop spinning. That is the first glorious sound on “Nothing’s Impossible,” the opening track of Superstar, the latest album by crimson hero Caroline Rose. It is wound tightly around its titular concept. It’s also an enormous … Continue reading Caroline Rose’s Carefully Crafted Tragedy, Superstar

sawdustandginJanuary 21, 2021July 17, 2021Leave a comment

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Dive Headfirst Into Loma’s Mesmerizing Sophomore LP Don’t Shy Away

sngalbums: Photo by Bryan C. Parker Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. “Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth,” Pablo Picasso told The Arts reporter Marius de Zayas in 1923. More recently, in the spring of 2018, Loma revealed their own untruth at the Bootleg as part of a tour for their eponymous debut album. Even more lies await on … Continue reading Dive Headfirst Into Loma’s Mesmerizing Sophomore LP Don’t Shy Away

sawdustandginJanuary 20, 2021March 14, 2021Leave a comment

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Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight

Rory Ferreira is a shark. His bars are vicious and majestic, and as an artist he is never stagnant. I could spend 1,000 words describing all the past and current projects that Ferreira has undertaken. Instead, let’s just agree that the breadth of his work expands like the universe—all-encompassing, yet still uncovering new territory on every release. His 2020 release came in mid-March, or just … Continue reading Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight

sawdustandginJanuary 19, 2021February 20, 2021Leave a comment

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Revel in Synths on Tupper Werewolf’s Flavour Country

sngalbums: It has been almost exactly a year since Tupper Werewolf released an EP packed to the brim with intrigue. The Glaswegian artist also known as Gordon Barr is comfortable in great halls of synthesizers, each one seemingly more festive than the last. There is color everywhere, and not only in a figurative sense; browsing all of his discography on Bandcamp, each piece of art … Continue reading Revel in Synths on Tupper Werewolf’s Flavour Country

sawdustandginJanuary 15, 2021June 5, 2022Leave a comment

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Revel in Synths on Tupper Werewolf’s Flavour Country

It has been almost exactly a year since Tupper Werewolf released an EP packed to the brim with intrigue. The Glaswegian artist also known as Gordon Barr is comfortable in great halls of synthesizers, each one seemingly more festive than the last. There is color everywhere, and not only in a figurative sense; browsing all of his discography on Bandcamp, each piece of art incorporates … Continue reading Revel in Synths on Tupper Werewolf’s Flavour Country

sawdustandginJanuary 15, 2021February 20, 2021Leave a comment

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Best Albums of 2020: #11–35, pt 2

sawdustandginJanuary 12, 2021March 13, 2021Leave a comment

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Best Albums of 2020: #11–35, pt 1

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Best Songs of 2020: 1. def.sound & Zhao

sawdustandgin: Bouncy bars travel along smooth terrain before reaching a mystical destination. Get electrocuted by love, courtesy of Def Sound and Zhao. Best Songs of 20201. def.sound – “STRUCK!” produced by Zhao The friendships I forged with both def.sound and Zhao stoke the fire of my love for this track—”STRUCK!“ is energized by life, love, and art. My relationship with these artists may have been eroded by … Continue reading Best Songs of 2020: 1. def.sound & Zhao

sawdustandginJanuary 9, 2021March 13, 2021Leave a comment

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Best Songs of 2020: 2. Matt FX

sawdustandgin: Matt FX Emulates Mexican Cowboys on Debut Single “Vaquero” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The debut single from Matt FX was born in lockdown. It comes after years of other gigs around the industry, including as a DJ, producer, music supervisor (Broad City), and TV host (In The Mix with Matt FX). Now the New York-based artist has embarked on an exciting solo music … Continue reading Best Songs of 2020: 2. Matt FX

sawdustandginJanuary 9, 2021March 13, 2021Leave a comment

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Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight

Caroline Rose’s Carefully Crafted Tragedy, Superstar

Dive Headfirst Into Loma’s Mesmerizing Sophomore LP Don’t Shy Away

Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight

Revel in Synths on Tupper Werewolf’s Flavour Country

Revel in Synths on Tupper Werewolf’s Flavour Country

Best Albums of 2020: #11–35, pt 2

Best Albums of 2020: #11–35, pt 1

Best Songs of 2020: 1. def.sound & Zhao

Best Songs of 2020: 2. Matt FX