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
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
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”
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”
The perspective on Yutay’s lilted pop single, “Run,” all depends on direction. “Am I running for the money?Am I running for the fame?Let it run in my bloodLet it run in my veins” Source: SoundCloud / yutay Continue reading Yutay – “Run”
I look to gentle songwriting savants in times of crisis; Nadia Reid’s Out of My Province offers just as much insight to lead a verdant life as the New Zealand artist’s other LPs, and provides much wisdom to ponder for however long I remain stuck in my apartment. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Nadia Reid – “High and Lonely”
Allow yourself to flow alongside Waterstrider’s pulsing bass hits on his recent single, “Liquid.” This is the first fans have heard from the Bay area musician since his Way Out EP from last May. Source: SoundCloud / WATERSTRIDER Continue reading Waterstrider – “Liquid”
Kick up sand with Sea Offs in the video for their sentimental single “Will (You).” The song appears on the Philly band’s recent En Root EP, which came in a time of uncertainty and reflects a stagnant journey. Find the release on Bandcamp. Continue reading Sea Offs – “Will You”
As arresting as it is invigorating, the new single from Malena Zavala will lift you on your feet. Continue reading Malena Zavala – “La yarara”
Nathan Jenkins is Bullion, London-born and Lisbon-based artist who released a new solo EP back in February. The sun-soaked single “Hula” embodies pensive art pop. Source: SoundCloud / Bullion Continue reading Bullion – “Hula”
