Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Cecilia Della Peruti has more in common with Father John Misty than meets the eye. It may have only dawned on her while we lounged at Echo Park Lake, as the Santa Ana winds ruined a family picnic nearby. After shamefully admitting I hadn’t heard Pure Comedy yet, she gushed, ā€œthe opening lyrics made me cry.ā€ She began counting off … Continue reading Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast

vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker.Ā  Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for ā€œvoiceā€ and often band shorthand for ā€œvocals,ā€ doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

HERoes indeed! Sampa the Great teams up with Estelle and Rahki for her newest release, a 3-track effort supported by Red Bull Sound Select. The aloof attitude on ā€œThe Plugā€ has me grooving hard, but be sure to give the rest of the EP a listen.Ā  Source: SoundCloud / Red Bull Sound Select Continue reading

vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker.  Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for ā€œvoiceā€ and often band shorthand for ā€œvocals,ā€ doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder and … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, the … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home