Alexander Vincent’s Liberation

Originally appeared on LA Weekly. The newest single from Alexander Vincent, né Alex Tanas, features only seven words: “I know I’ve got to free myself.” Those lyrics, coupled with thunderous percussion, make it his mission statement. As a solo artist, he seeks liberation. “Free Myself” is just a sample of the majesty of Alexander Vincent, embracing vulnerabilities within himself and connecting him to the rest … Continue reading Alexander Vincent’s Liberation

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A theremin takes centerstage halfway through this muffled, heartsick jam. Find more endearing bedroom pop on Kaz Moon’s Summerbug EP, which you can hear in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / kaz moon Continue reading

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Listen to “If I Were the Smoke” closely enough and it becomes a multi-sensory experience, as sighing violins raise goosebumps. Rainstorm Brother will release EP Pt.1 on November 9th, and you can listen to a few songs early, like “If I Were the Smoke,” on Soundcloud. Continue reading

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Find your reality with Radio Skies’ “Do You Feel” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. What is the difference between our reality and imagination? You could say it’s all in the perspective, but even that can get murky. Ojai, California’s bright new dream rock group known as Radio Skies explores this and more on their new single, “Do You Feel.” Read more. … Continue reading

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Ominous indie rock. Source: SoundCloud / Henry Nowhere Continue reading

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Bone Acre is Post Punk for the #MeToo Era Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. High desert-based Bone Acre is a powerful story and a new music act fronted by Caroline Heerwagen. When they appear live, they are a quartet comprised of Jason Obergfoll, Adam D’Zurilla, Sean Burgess and Ashley Mendel. Bone Acre plans to put out a full-length record this Friday, after today’s premiere of … Continue reading

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Nathan Owen Delivers a Hopeful Message in Apocalyptic Video for “The Things We Left Below” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The world feels like it’s ending. But as long as we breathe, there is much to appreciate about life. At least that’s the message from the former frontman of Owenstone, Nathan Owen. He has been working on a solo project, and today’s premiere will add to … Continue reading

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Sturdy deep house. Source: SoundCloud / Jai Piccone Continue reading

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Jason Bemis Lawrence uses amplification to empower the delicate ballad, “Limited Roles.” Source: SoundCloud / Jason Bemis Lawrence Continue reading

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On “Deliver,” Foxtrott wipes away falling raindrops of synths to find clarity. Continue reading

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