An artist known as Wet Leather released a song called “Party,” and I thought I knew what to expect, but the video by these New Yorkers sure does surprise. Continue reading
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Claire Evans of YACHT called French Vanilla the best band in LA while onstage at the Lodge Rooma couple years ago. And I think this has stuck with me because I wholeheartedly agree; this carefree quartet is bringing on a new era of no wave. “Real or Not” appears on the band’s recent album, How Am I Not Myself?; buy it on Bandcamp. How Am I … Continue reading
In the spirit of the adage that suggests it will heal all wounds, frogi has penned a song called “time.” Its many overlayed vocal tracks create the warmth of an a cappella performance, until production crashes in at the song’s peak. This is only the LA artist’s second single, after the similarly beautiful “peace of mind.” Source: SoundCloud / Frogi Continue reading
New Single “Prophet” Creates More Anticipation for King Princess to Be Crowned as Cheap Queen Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The year’s most anticipated debut record is coming from King Princess, though it still does not have a release date. But Cheap Queen, as it will be called, is already stacking up to be a memorable one, with now its third single revealed ahead of … Continue reading
Lower Dens Announce the Competition LP Alongside Pleading New Single, “I Drive” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Lower Dens is a reliably erratic band. Its danceable indie pop sound has propelled the act for the past nine years, and now the Baltimore-based artist is gearing up for another album release; The Competition is his latest effort, due out September 6th on Ribbon. New single “I … Continue reading
There is no misunderstanding Harriet Curry: she’s taking advantage of her talent and proving that other women like her have a place in our community, not in the trash. Continue reading
Laurel Laxxes wants you to find comfort in being yourself, even if you have to change your scenery. Source: SoundCloud / Laurel Laxxes Continue reading
As one of the standouts from his new record, “Black Friday” puts Frog squarely in Manhattan, bumming cigarettes and binge drinking. He’s aloof, but still secretly hopes to fall in love, playing Sade in the car with whomever is on the receiving end of this song’s phone line. Source: SoundCloud / Frog Continue reading
Manchester four-piece Larkins doesn’t mind being the one who doesn’t quite fit in, while also implying their devotion in their single, “Wallflower.” Source: SoundCloud / Larkins Continue reading
Though it may not require the magic(ks) demonstrated in the music video, People Club encourage us to strive to be our best in their recent single, “Better.” Continue reading
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