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Interviews, Zines

Claire McKeown Takes on the Devil and Self-Sabotage With Her Heroic Band, Honey Child

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  This year at the Academy Awards, there has been a concerted effort to honor women and their stories. Reflecting on how many years the Oscars have existed, the attempt still feels inadequate, but it is never too late to strive for better representation for all minorities. One nomination that stood out was a short documentary produced by Netflix called Heroin(e). … Continue reading Claire McKeown Takes on the Devil and Self-Sabotage With Her Heroic Band, Honey Child

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Denitia honors the resilience of struggling artists on new single “Special”

Originally premiered on the 405, view archived article here.  Since last April, we haven’t heard much from the electro-pop duo denitia and sene. But fans haven’t exactly been deprived of new music; Denitia dropped a seven-track solo EP called Ceilings just three months later. She never was one to wait too long between releases, having been active in some capacity for almost a decade now, … Continue reading Denitia honors the resilience of struggling artists on new single “Special”

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Teen Ravine glow in their new clip for “Hall of Horrors”

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Toronto-based duo Teen Ravine are gearing up to put out their debut LP, and have a new video for their soft indie rock single ‘Hall of Horrors’ to share ahead of its release. The song was written when both bandmates were re-adjusting to the outside world: one was acclimating to life outside a dark room, where … Continue reading Teen Ravine glow in their new clip for “Hall of Horrors”

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Show Reviews, Zines

Shame Sing Songs of Praise and Resistance at the Echo

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  “THIS NIGHTMARE MUST END: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go!” Such was the valiant proclamation of a sign hung above the merch table at the Echo last Friday night. The headliner that night was Shame, a band from London, and though the UK is undergoing its own political turmoil, it was the second band on the bill responsible for the messages … Continue reading Shame Sing Songs of Praise and Resistance at the Echo

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Zoe Sky Jordan Tackles a Fickle Love in “Everything I”

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Los Angeles native Zoe Sky Jordan put out a jaunty alt-pop LP two years ago, proving herself as an enduring, emotive songwriter. A few months ago, she put out a new single, and today Grimy Goods has the opportunity to debut another cut, “Everything I,” which will appear on her forthcoming EP. Jordan pours her heart and soul into the … Continue reading Zoe Sky Jordan Tackles a Fickle Love in “Everything I”

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“max” and his terrible, no good, ‘Shitty Ass Day’

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Named after the Maurice Sendak character from Where the Wild Things Are, “max” 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 “Shitty Ass Day.” The tale is told … Continue reading “max” and his terrible, no good, ‘Shitty Ass Day’

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YACHT and French Vanilla Celebrate a Triumphant Return Home at the Lodge Room

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by House of Vivian. Evans has been the de facto lead singer ever since she joined the band, so she commanded a majority of the stage, while Bechtolt and Kieswetter typically stuck to their places behind their machines–computers, synths, and guitars–in the center-back. They played everything off their recent Strawberry Moon EP, and several other tracks … Continue reading YACHT and French Vanilla Celebrate a Triumphant Return Home at the Lodge Room

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A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Lauren Ruth Ward stands in front of a mirror holding up a shimmering disco ensemble. We’re in the Echo’s green room joined by a few people that play in other bands on tonight’s bill, as well as some peripheral friends. It is the first night of Ward’s January residency and the two-piece suit and jacket on … Continue reading A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album

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Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The group takes its name from a ghost town in rural Montana, once connected to civilization only by the Montana Trail during the gold rush. “We liked the idea of giving new life to a place that was probably otherwise unreferenced in popular culture,” Benny Friedman told The Daily Trojan. The town’s legacy is Bannack Days, where on the third … Continue reading Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium

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Her Own Imposter: A Conversation with Dresage

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  “Do you ever feel like you’re just an impersonation of yourself?” Keeley Bumford, an LA-based musician who goes by the moniker Dresage, peers at me over a cup of coffee as I fumble with my phone. We’re discussing the use of visuals in her new project, and I’m trying to show her a music video, though … Continue reading Her Own Imposter: A Conversation with Dresage

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