Beware the āThievesā of SAĆGOās Moody New Single Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā As far as local artists go, SAĆGO may be one of the most thoughtful. Each message he conveys means something personally and is capable of fostering a dialogue across a myriad subjects. His newest single is a collaboration with DAYO called āThieves,ā but the only thing it means to steal is your … Continue reading
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Read between the fuzz of Memory Keepersā new release Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā The new record from Memory Keepers is the second from the Austin duo in a year, and they promise it wonāt be the last. Which is a good thing, since these tracks feel like they are sprinting out of frame, like Road Runner off to trick Wile … Continue reading
Wiggle Along to Scott Gilmoreās New Two Roomed Motel LP, Release Party March 4 at Zebulon Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Scott Gilmore is a local musician whose style will twist your mind into soft pretzels, complete with mustard smothered over the whole thing. It is a combination of tastesāfun glitches meet cool synthwaveāand is some of the freshest sounds in LAās electronica scene. Read … Continue reading
D Fine Us copes with our post-truth era via debut blues single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Before 2008, the term āpost-truthā had referred to the nonsensical rhetoric of the Bush administration; however, Oxford Dictionaries mark the first recorded use of the phrase in The Nation in 1992, via an essay that criticized the handling of American gaffes over several decades. … Continue reading
talker Embraces Her Haunted Side on New Horror Films EP
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Local songwriter Celeste Tauchar earned her stripes touring with bands like Frenship, but has proven her independent prowess with her new EP as talker. The leading singles were a good indication of what was to come, and the full release packs a punch. ā¦ āShow me your haunted side and Iāll show you mine,ā Tauchar taunts in the title track. Much … Continue reading talker Embraces Her Haunted Side on New Horror Films EP
Catch a glimpse of Maya Spectraās āCerulean Eyesā Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Is there a new word for āart popā yet? Since that Gaga record, it feels wrong to use it to label some of todayās most eccentric artists. Those unfamiliar with Maya Spectra should know immediately that their brand of pop explores some dark alleys of experimental production. Guitars … Continue reading
Donāt worry about āWasting Time,ā says queer hip-hop artist God-Des Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Everyone, from the overachievers to the less motivated, can relate to the new single from God-Des. Sometimes it feels like our careers are standing still, but the Oregon-based artist is here to remind us that our dreams are still worth fighting for. The new video shows … Continue reading
Get your calcium with the Gothic Tropic remix of Alex Lillyās ā2% Milkā Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā Two of the coolest people in LA have collaborated on a new remix, revealed today. Alex Lillyās recent album, 2% Milk, features ominous thumping synths from the start. Gothic Tropicās re-work makes it a thousand times groovier. The remix comes ahead of Lillyās … Continue reading
Kera and Devendra Banhart Join Forces on Hopeful New Song, Proceeds to Benefit Trans Charities Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.Ā Emphatic folk songwriter KERA (fka Kera and the Lesbians) recently revealed a new recording of a song they penned years ago. āBright Future Aheadā features some additional vocals by friend and now collaborator, Devendra Banhart; all proceeds for the song will be donated to Trans … Continue reading
Sleep Canāt Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The sunny quintet that Angelenos may know as Jubilo Drive almost called themselves Thursday Night Taxi Service. It has a neon sheen to it, though band names should not have that many words or letters. The phrase was used by the bandās previous drummer, Eric Cruz, as the title to his college radio show. One of his proudest moments was … Continue reading Sleep Canāt Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning
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