“Behind the Bars” will lull you in with its quasi-lullaby intro, but it leads to a boisterous crescendo. Source: SoundCloud / Mute Choir Continue reading
Mononome adds new depth to the term “urban jungle,” merging tropical sounds with old-school hip hop rhythms. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
It makes sense that this dark, dirge-like track is the finale of PC Muñoz’s recent record, Physical Science. It feels like two songs recorded at once, with one low voice in mourning and crashes of production hovering around it. Buy the LP on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Juliana Daugherty flexes her vocals throughout her new album, Light, notably on the opening track, “Player.” Buy the LP on Western Vinyl. Source: SoundCloud / Western Vinyl Continue reading
Nai Br.XX has been working overtime, and it shows. “Hi4″ is her newest single, which hopefully brings the promise of a new EP…I don’t want to go without a new single from Nai Br.XX for this long ever again. Source: SoundCloud / Nai Br.XX Continue reading
Inspiration isn’t always so forthcoming, but once you track it down, you will be unstoppable. Source: SoundCloud / Roll Call Records Continue reading
Buck Meek carries over the vivid delight of his other band Big Thief in his solo work. “Ruby” appears on his debut album, Cannonball! Source: SoundCloud / Keeled Scales Continue reading
…but, as it turns out, the happiness was inside you all along. Continue reading
Wish for love anew on Jesse Jo Stark’s “Dandelion” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. With her new single and EP, Jesse Jo Stark is here to convince us that love is not fleeting, but regenerative. “Dandelion” is the title track of the LA pop goddess’ latest EP, which is out now. Come for the warm, golden rock hues, but stay for … Continue reading
Howl With Dean Passarella’s Debut Single as Wolf Bay Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Wolf Bay is a rebirth of sorts for Dean Passarella. He is currently the bassist in Lauren Ruth Ward’s live band, and with his new solo material we will finally get to know him. Today marks the release of Wolf Bay’s debut single, “Under the Moon,” with a record release show … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 