Best Songs of 2018: 8. Little Simz

sawdustandgin: Little Simz Releases Punchy Anthem ā€œBossā€ Ahead of Demon Dayz Fest Appearance Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  With her new single, North London hip hop artist Little Simz reminds us that she is not just a girl, she’s a boss. The song debuted on television’s current best place to hear new music: Issa Rae’s HBO show, Insecure. ā€œBossā€ comes on the heels of another brand … Continue reading Best Songs of 2018: 8. Little Simz

Best Songs of 2018: 11. The Gloomies

sawdustandgin: The Gloomies Paint a Surreal Picture of Paradise with New Video for ā€œPalmsā€ Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Based in southern California, The Gloomies are very familiar with palm trees. They named a song after them on their recent album, Romance; while ā€œPalmsā€ isn’t necessarily about loose fronds, it is reminiscent and surreal at the same time. Live around these showbiz symbols of serenity … Continue reading Best Songs of 2018: 11. The Gloomies

Best Songs of 2018: 14. “max”

sawdustandgin: ā€œmaxā€ and his terrible, no good, ā€˜Shitty Ass Day’ Originally appeared on the 405.Ā  Named after the Maurice Sendak character from Where the Wild Things Are, ā€œmaxā€ is the DIY project of New York-based Sebastien Labossiere, a student who creates music in his spare time. … The first few seconds of the new track drone ominously, setting the tone well for a song called … Continue reading Best Songs of 2018: 14. “max”