This new track from Aaron Roche, titled ā€œLike Why I,ā€ leaves me in disbelief each time I hear it. And considering the brilliance of the video that accompanies it, it’s easy to see why I keep coming back for more. This track will appear on Roche’s new albumĀ HaHa HuHu, due out later this year.Ā  Continue reading

Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā  New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity.Ā  Read more.Ā  Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

Jenny Hval Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jason Lindley. If you’ve not yet been to the Broad downtown, consider a visit this summer at an installment of the aptly titled Summer Happenings at the Broad. The museum currently features a number of notable exhibits, including Jeff Koons with those picturesque tulips and Michael Jackson and Bubbles; several pieces by Roy … Continue reading Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico