Icelandās Low Roar has put out some emotionally charged music, but nothing could beat the magnitude of his latest record, Once in a Long, Long While. A major takeaway is that self-reflection doesnāt always provide closure; watch this unfold visually in the video for āGive Me an Answer.āĀ Continue reading
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Listen to the musings of Ian Wayne on his new solo EP, At Home. His cat may not care about its quiet significance, but you should. Listen and purchase on Bandcamp.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Ian Wayne Continue reading
shemakesmusic-uk: Uma – āGoldenā Source: SoundCloud / thisisuma Continue reading
I Come to Shanghai is a psych pop band from Athens, GA, which invites comparisons to the Elephant 6 roster–and those comparisons wouldnāt be overly misleading! Their sound onĀ āSwept Out in the Stormā takes liberties with structure and rhythm, and every risk pays off tenfold. The third LP from ICTS is titledĀ Low Pressure and is due out 9/29. Pre-order on Bandcamp.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Andrea Silva aka Loyal Lobos hails originally from Colombia, but has brought her distinct brand of melodic indie rock to her new home here in the States. Listen toĀ āThe Fall,ā and expect more from her soon.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Loyal Lobos Continue reading
Coming soon is a historic re-release for Jackie Shane, the accomplished jazz singer who came to prominence in theĀ ā60s in Toronto. The press release for the re-issue does an excellent job telling her story concisely, so read below for more info. The double LP is due out 10/20; pre-order.Ā Recognized by genre aficionados as one of the greatest singers and most riveting stage presences in … Continue reading
sawdustandgin: Happiness that is literally contagious.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Rough pleas for self-confidence are the heart of False Priestās newest single,Ā āI Would Love To Speak In Tongues.ā It appears on their new LP,Ā Driving In Circles, which comes out 9/22; pre-order.Ā Source: SoundCloud / falsepriest Continue reading
The minimalist approach to electro-pop that Love Inks had in their music has not been abandoned in their latest venture, T.P.A.G. This time, though, they replaced synths with sliding guitars and the result is bronze-tinged warmth. Their latest EP is available for streaming and on cassette on Bandcamp.Ā Minimal Western by T. P. A. G. Continue reading
Street Joy Call For Police Accountability on New Single,Ā āRicochetā
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā You may remember earlier this summer when Grimy Goods premiered a funky new single from Street Joy, marking a change in the direction of the bandās overall sound. The elements of āDo A Thingā were thoughtful, intriguing even, with lyrics and instrumentation intertwined on several levels. Well, the band released a new song last Friday called āRicochet,ā and it is … Continue reading Street Joy Call For Police Accountability on New Single,Ā āRicochetā
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