Eden Iris – “Blue Home”

Eden Iris Longs for an Ease of Domestic Tension on New Rendition of ā€œBlue 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 – “Blue Home”

Mr. Scruff – “Nice Up the Function”

Ninja Tune recently uploaded Mr. Scruff’s back-catalogue, including the not-so-coincidentally named mixtape, Ninja Tuna. When I heard ā€œNice Up the Functionā€ for the first time in a handful of years (at least!), it brought back some funky memories, all lacking context.  Mr. Scruff’s DJ-Kicks compilation came out just a few weeks ago; give that a listen on Bandcamp.  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Mr. Scruff – “Nice Up the Function”

A Grape Dope – “Puppet Clubbing”

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 – “Puppet Clubbing”

Jenny O – “I Don’t Want to Live Alone Anymore”

Jenny O Yearns for Human Connection in New Single ā€œI Don’t 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 – “I Don’t Want to Live Alone Anymore”

Ramonda Hammer – “Big Hands”

Ramonda Hammer Takes the Blame on New Single ā€œBig 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. ā€œBig Hands,ā€ produced by Sarah … Continue reading Ramonda Hammer – “Big Hands”