Itās been three years since Ian Changās debut EP, Spiritual Leaderāthe perfect amount of time for the prolific drummer to hone his focus on other-worldly, experimental rhythms. His full-length, titledĀ å± Belonging, is an accomplishment.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Ian Chang āĀ “éē½ę± Drunken Fist”
Eden Iris Longs for an Ease of Domestic Tension on New Rendition of āBlue Homeā Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā When one has a crush, it is natural to fantasize about a life together. That typically means imagining oneself in their home, or vice versa; now that our immediate surroundings have become our entire reality, that has become a more intimate portrait than ever before. … Continue reading Eden Iris āĀ “Blue Home”
Deidre & the Dark were responsible for one of my favorite albums of 2019, and the new video for single “Back in Time” is as sultry as the ballad itself. Continue reading Deidre and the Dark āĀ “Back in Time”
You may feel as though you are floating while listening toĀ āPondecen IIā or any of the rest of Le Group Obscurās Pondecen EP. Whether you drift across the sea or sky, that is for you to decide.Ā Pondecen by Le Groupe Obscur Continue reading Le groupe obscurĀ āĀ “Pondecen II”
Ninja Tune recently uploaded Mr. Scruffās back-catalogue, including the not-so-coincidentally named mixtape, Ninja Tuna. When I heard āNice Up the Functionā for the first time in a handful of years (at least!), it brought back some funky memories, all lacking context. Mr. Scruffās DJ-Kicks compilation came out just a few weeks ago; give that a listen on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Mr. Scruff āĀ “Nice Up the Function”
Warning: this video contains elements that may affect those with photosensitivity.Ā The newest single to come from Arthur King Presents, the experimental release series under the Dangerbird label, is by Tortoise-member-turned-left-field noisemaker, John Herndon aka A Grape Dope. “Puppet Clubbingā is a twisted ride with a consistent beat, made all the more compelling by the mostly-animated music video, made by Herndon himself.Ā Continue reading A Grape Dope āĀ “Puppet Clubbing”
Jenny O Yearns for Human Connection in New Single āI Donāt Want to Live Alone Anymoreā Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Never before in history has inaction been so celebrated. Jenny O has been practicing for this period of physical distancing for years, though she was perhaps not expecting the psychological impact of being forced to do so. She has self-described as an introvert, and … Continue reading Jenny O āĀ “I Don’t Want to Live Alone Anymore”
Thereās no mistaking that soundāthe new Jess Williamson single was sent straight from heaven.Ā Continue reading Jess Williamson āĀ “Wind on Tin”
Ramonda Hammer Takes the Blame on New Single āBig Hands,ā Produced by Illuminati Hotties Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Just last summer local hard rock outfit Ramonda Hammer debuted their full-length record I Never Wanted Company, and the band moved swiftly back into the studio (figuratively or otherwise) to put together a new EP, expected to drop later this year. āBig Hands,ā produced by Sarah … Continue reading Ramonda Hammer āĀ “Big Hands”
Bouncy bars travel along smooth terrain before reaching a mystical destination.Ā Get electrocuted by love, courtesy of Def Sound and Zhao.Ā Source: SoundCloud / d e f . s o u n d . Continue reading def.sound āĀ “Struck!” prod. by Zhao
Sawdust & Gin 