Juiceboxxx – “Deal with the Dream”
The new, neon-lit record from Juiceboxxx has some bright moments, including this melodic, noisy rock tune. Continue reading Juiceboxxx – “Deal with the Dream”
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The Landing – “Billion with a B”
Was existence worth the wait? The Landing’s new single hypes up the most aggrieved aspects of humanity, and I gotta say, I’m not ready for these spontaneous rhythms to end either. “Nearly four billion years to the dayFor life to look this way.I hope it does something brand new, don’t you?” Source: SoundCloud / The Landing Continue reading The Landing – “Billion with a B”
Alice Bag – “Spark”
Alice Bag Embraces Her ‘Spark’ on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming LP, Sister Dynamite Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Mexican-American queer punk icon Alice Bag continues to make headlines after nearly forty years active in the East LA community. She was an elementary school teacher before she dabbled in music with several bands, though none more important than the Bags; the group played a pivotal … Continue reading Alice Bag – “Spark”
frogi – “til i turn blue”
frogi is back with another hopeful piece, this time buoyed by a choir. The LA artist has more in store for this single, so stay tuned. Source: SoundCloud / Frogi Continue reading frogi – “til i turn blue”
Sounds of Self-Isolation Define Das Kope’s Debut LP, Where I Live
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. For anyone who was concerned that the stay-at-home order would dampen the sound of summer, worry no more. The Brazil-born, LA-based musician Das Kope has been steadily releasing sunny shoegaze singles since 2018; his contributions on guitar alone are entrancing. Now we finally see the release of his debut full-length album, Where I Live, a fuzzy fantasy experienced from afar. … Continue reading Sounds of Self-Isolation Define Das Kope’s Debut LP, Where I Live
Walrus – “Cool to Who”
The title track of Walrus’ Cool to Who LP echoes into the ether with envy and inadequacy. Cool to Who by Walrus Continue reading Walrus – “Cool to Who”
I Care About You – “Wannabe”
Gabe Greenland and Spy Riley have come together to create I Care About You, a proto-rap rock duo with plenty of emo influence to go around. A simple piano melody buoys a drum machine in “Wannabe,” and more experimental touches await listeners on their debut EP, due out 4/28. Follow the band on Soundcloud to hear it as soon as it becomes available. Continue reading I Care About You – “Wannabe”
Jac Ross – “Questions”
Repeat Song of the Day: ‘Questions’ by Jac Ross Originally appeared on LADYGUNN. In our current reality, there are an abundance of unknowns. Some questions people have been asking for generations about philosophy and human rights, and then there are specific situations, such as a global pandemic, that require constant and repeated inquiry. Jac Ross interrogates us all on his single “Questions,” demanding that everyone … Continue reading Jac Ross – “Questions”
Phoebe Bridgers – “Kyoto”
Join Phoebe Bridgers on a Staycation to “Kyoto” in New Green Screen Video Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. With endless idle time, it can feel like we’re spending too much time with our thoughts and emotions. There could not have been a better time for Phoebe Bridgers to announce her sophomore album, Punisher, due out June 19th on Dead Oceans. The album announcement was accompanied … Continue reading Phoebe Bridgers – “Kyoto”
Aline Bea – “Split at the Seams”
Alina Bea Fights Herself on New Single “Split at the Seams” Originally appeared on LADYGUNN. There sure is plenty of time for self-reflection these days. If you are Alina Bea, your internal journey may lead you to find someone that you didn’t expect; her new single, “Split at the Seams,” depicts a brutal dissonance of identity. The Los Angeles-based artist also known as Alina Cutrono … Continue reading Aline Bea – “Split at the Seams”
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