Drinker āĀ “Fragment II”
Once you are securely inside of DrinkerāsĀ āFragment II,ā the bubbly outro leads a procession out again.Ā Source: SoundCloud / Drinker Continue reading Drinker āĀ “Fragment II”
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Hana Vu āĀ “At the Party”
Vindictive, yet self-deprecating, dance pop.Ā Continue reading Hana Vu āĀ “At the Party”
Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson Brought Their Tour to a Bittersweet End at the El Rey
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photos by MarĆa Quintana. For the past few weeks, Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson have been living like Peaches and Herb. The pair first met at Jacklinās 2017 Bootleg performance, where Hutson opened for the Australian songwriter. They became fast friends and have made the most of their time together again on her North American tour, sharing stages, goofing … Continue reading Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson Brought Their Tour to a Bittersweet End at the El Rey
The Tree Act is an Environmental Triumph (and so much more)
sngalbums: Photo by: Texas IsaiahĀ This time last year, Nappy Nina was fumbling out the gate. On the opening line of her album, The Tree Act, released in late January, she raps about this āfeeling that I might not make itā; then she masks her mortality with unprompted bravado: ātest me again and I might not fake it.ā It is a snapshot of her attitude … Continue reading The Tree Act is an Environmental Triumph (and so much more)
The Tree Act is an Environmental Triumph (and so much more)
Photo by: Texas Isaiah This time last year, Nappy Nina was fumbling out the gate. On the opening line of her album, The Tree Act, released in late January, she raps about this āfeeling that I might not make itā; then she masks her mortality with unprompted bravado: ātest me again and I might not fake it.ā It is a snapshot of her attitude throughout … Continue reading The Tree Act is an Environmental Triumph (and so much more)
Nuanced Wisdom Flows From Via Intercomās New LP, Flex, Release
sawdustandgin: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā The wisdom that emanates from Brooklynās Via Intercom may teach you something about yourself and the society we live in. The duo, comprised of Maggie Colgan and Stevie Jick, debuted their project two years ago with an ambitious 14-track concept record called Buzz Buzz Buzz Vertigo, which explored childhood and budding queerness. Jick has worked with music most of … Continue reading Nuanced Wisdom Flows From Via Intercomās New LP, Flex, Release
Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
sngalbums: Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York Unitedāboth a … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York Unitedāboth a four-piece … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
Hajk Braves Falling in Love and the Drama That Comes with It
sngalbums: Norwegian indie pop aficionados Hajk (say: hike) said that they named their 2019 album after interpersonal conflictāspecifically, of the romantic kind. Drama, as it is officially known, is a concise record of heartbreak and yearning, wavering between the two for ten songs. There is no throughline to follow; instead the album progresses like a series of vignettes featuring love as it grows distant, begs … Continue reading Hajk Braves Falling in Love and the Drama That Comes with It
Hajk Braves Falling in Love and the Drama That Comes with It
Norwegian indie pop aficionados Hajk (say: hike) said that they named their 2019 album after interpersonal conflictāspecifically, of the romantic kind. Drama, as it is officially known, is a concise record of heartbreak and yearning, wavering between the two for ten songs. There is no throughline to follow; instead the album progresses like a series of vignettes featuring love as it grows distant, begs to … Continue reading Hajk Braves Falling in Love and the Drama That Comes with It
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