Mellow in the new blue-green sonics from Koresma, aka North Carolinian Ryan Lindberg. Source: SoundCloud / Koresma Continue reading
Do my eyes deceive me? We have all been blessed with a new song and cutting social commentary from Princess Chelsea. “You think you’re oh-so cool butYou don’t even try” The Loneliest Girl by Princess Chelsea Continue reading
Nothing riskier than falling in love. Cones just signed to Dangerbird and are in the midst of a residency at the Bootleg Theater; more info. Source: SoundCloud / Dangerbird Records Continue reading
The 405 Meets RYVOLI
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Jenn Whiteman and Samantha Howard were fast friends when they met in Paris. After they worked together on Whiteman’s EP, Latimer Road, in 2016, they left the door open for future collaborations. They now have a release out under the name RYVOLI. Warm harmonies underscore stirring folklore about experiences with anxiety and the Apollo 11 mission … Continue reading The 405 Meets RYVOLI
Mammoth Indigo are Pulled Below the Surface for “Undertow” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you’ve been following Mammoth Indigo since their inception in 2013, you’re familiar with their unique take on indie rock. The band has roots in Harrisonburg, VA, where Cody Bowers first began the project with two friends; today Mammoth Indigo delivers a more convincing sound as a quartet. Songs on their recent … Continue reading
You would expect for a song called “Sad” to be comprised of soft folk strumming, but this tune from Bartosz Ługowski’s latest album, Pogoda, is barely melancholy. Turns out, in Ługowski’s native language, Polish, ‘sad’ actually translates to ‘court.’ UPDATE: Bartosz Ługowski reached out to let me know that Google translate is garbage. ‘Sad’ is in fact Polish for ‘orchard,’ which actually makes the most sense out of any of these … Continue reading
On “Make Me Feel,” EREZ Fights for Love Despite Distance Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The new song (and video) from Israeli-American artist EREZ is one of the most personal works she has ever released. This comes more than three years after her last LP, Proper Lady, which she made before she moved to our sunny city. “Make Me Feel” covers nearly all the time after … Continue reading
Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Martin Santacruz. It was a good night for underground techno lovers this past Friday at the Roxy. Gel Set opened the show for headliner Kedr Livanskiy, who has finally come to Los Angeles as part of an extensive European and North American tour. Hopefully she had a chance to enjoy the sun before she returns … Continue reading Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy
Novalima Take Their Mesmerizing Peruvian Afrobeats to Hotel Indigo on August 12 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Peru’s globetrotting octet Novalima have just announced a show in LA on August 12th at Hotel Indigo downtown. The event is part of a greater world tour that has seen them pass through Europe, then the States, only to return to be closer to home in South America. … Continue reading
Run toward your fears with Oddnesse’s new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Oddnesse just released a new single for fans to enjoy before the summer ends. The LA duo has been working steadily over the past few months to put together strong music on their own terms, though they mentioned via Instagram that thoughts of an album are swirling. ‘It … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 