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
Unstabileās new album originated with sorrow, according to Glimmersā Bandcamp description, yet it is filled with many quirks that bring a smile to my face. Take the delightful squealing effect over the chorus inĀ āOn My Way.ā Find more joyous moments on the record here.Ā Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Unstabile āĀ “On My Way”
The new, neon-lit record from Juiceboxxx has some bright moments, including this melodic, noisy rock tune. Continue reading Juiceboxxx āĀ “Deal with the Dream”
Was existence worth the wait? The Landingās new single hypes up the most aggrieved aspects of humanity, and I gotta say, Iām not ready for these spontaneous rhythms to end either.Ā āNearly four billion years to the dayFor life to look this way.I hope it does something brand new, donāt you?āĀ Source: SoundCloud / The Landing Continue reading The Landing āĀ “Billion with a B”
Alice Bag Embraces Her āSparkā on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming LP, Sister Dynamite Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā 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 āĀ “Spark”
