Remi Wolf  – “Monte Carlo”

Riding Shotgun in Remi Wolf’s Boisterous New Single “Monte Carlo” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Buttupeh! If you are looking to celebrate, you’ll want to bump Remi Wolf’s latest single “Monte Carlo.” The boisterous track comes only a handful of weeks after the local artist released her acclaimed 5-track EP, I’m Allergic to Dogs! Her autobiographical description on Genius suggests that she is a wild … Continue reading Remi Wolf  – “Monte Carlo”

Frankie and the Witch Fingers – “Sweet Freak”

Frankie and the Witch Fingers Release Acid Punk Single “Sweet Freak" & Announce Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters… LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been kicking up dust since for nearly a decade, and their noisy catalog has been buzzing steadily in fans’ ears for just as long. After moving from Bloomington, IN, the group has earned a strong … Continue reading Frankie and the Witch Fingers – “Sweet Freak”

Death Valley Girls – “The Universe”

Death Valley Girls Announce Under the Spell of Joy LP, Share Enchanting Lead Single “The Universe” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  For anyone seeking spiritual clarity, Death Valley Girls has some wisdom to share. The Los Angeles desert rock band has prepared a new record that both enchants and heals; it will be called Under the Spell of Joy. The album is due out just … Continue reading Death Valley Girls – “The Universe”

Xoller and Suede James Team Up for Unsettling New Single “Dreamgirl”

Xoller and Suede James Team Up for Unsettling New Single “Dreamgirl” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  We are all made up of diverse facets. Los Angeles’ own Xoller compartmentalizes her best qualities, as likely many of us do to be able to hone a talent or safely examine the psyche. Her latest single, produced by herself and Suede James (aka Taylor Lawhon of Mating Ritual), … Continue reading Xoller and Suede James Team Up for Unsettling New Single “Dreamgirl”

Fawns of Love – “Someday (Robin Guthrie version)”

Fawns of Love Reveal New Version of “Someday” Recorded and Mixed by Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Hearing new music after a declaration of fandom is an exciting moment. For us at Grimy Goods, that moment has arrived in the form of a double-sided single from Fawns of Love, a Bakerfield husband/wife duo. We named the band one to watch in … Continue reading Fawns of Love – “Someday (Robin Guthrie version)”

Holding Out for a Hero

Holding out for a Hero? Tunde Olaniran Comes to Save the Day Photo Credit: Bre’Ann White Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Tunde Olaniran is an adept singer whose range seems boundless. They have been known to quickly change from heavenly falsetto to gruff hip hop bars on a dime. Their thematically-rich 2018 record Stranger supplied plenty of varying rhythms to exercise … Continue reading Holding Out for a Hero

Support Los Angeles Artist EE Beyond, Donate Towards Her Cancer Treatment #BeyondCancer

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  In November 2018, I had the honor to write about a refreshing R&B single from local artist Elaine Faye, aka EE Beyond. Called “Dreamer’s Howl,” the song is actually remarkably quiet, mostly acoustic in sound, with the lyrical vigor of a burgeoning musician who is dedicated to her truth. As relevant as that single remains, the entire world has changed … Continue reading Support Los Angeles Artist EE Beyond, Donate Towards Her Cancer Treatment #BeyondCancer

LA Witch – “I Wanna Lose”

With Their Sophomore LP Forthcoming, L.A. Witch Opt for a Restart on “I Wanna Lose” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Loss, in many ways, is a relative concept. Unless you dropped a crisp bill from your wallet, money “lost” is more accurately money spent. Even death is illusory—the physical form may be gone but memories will always live on. Local riot grrls, L.A. Witch, take … Continue reading LA Witch – “I Wanna Lose”

Vinyl Williams – “Mithras”

sngalbums: “Mithras” Music Video Reveals a Morsel of the Technicolor Universe on Vinyl Williams’ Azure LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  After the last couple weeks, I’m about ready to jettison off this planet. The successful SpaceX launch certainly makes the idea tempting. If you are similarly seeking an escape, look out for Azure, the brand new record from Vinyl Williams out now. The local … Continue reading Vinyl Williams – “Mithras”