King Tuff and Cut Worms End Their Spring Tour with a Bang at the Teragram Ballroom

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by David Fisch.  “Are you filled with joy?” asks Kyle Thomas, also known as King Tuff. Crowds were restless at the Teragram Ballroom last Thursday night, buzzing for the polished rock acts of the night. SASAMI, formerly of Cherry Glazerr, opened up the night, with retro outfit Cut Worms filling in the middle slot. By the … Continue reading King Tuff and Cut Worms End Their Spring Tour with a Bang at the Teragram Ballroom

King Tuff and Cut Worms End Their Spring Tour with a Bang at the Teragram Ballroom

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by David Fisch.  “Are you filled with joy?” asks Kyle Thomas, also known as King Tuff. Crowds were restless at the Teragram Ballroom last Thursday night, buzzing for the polished rock acts of the night. SASAMI, formerly of Cherry Glazerr, opened up the night, with retro outfit Cut Worms filling in the middle slot. By the time … Continue reading King Tuff and Cut Worms End Their Spring Tour with a Bang at the Teragram Ballroom

Test your limits on KIN’s new single, “Treeline” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  “If the dreamer dies, then tell me, does the dream evolve?” asks London-based trio KIN on their latest single, “Treeline.” The band takes on after contemplative and atmospheric acts like Sigur Ros and Explosions in the Sky, and, like their successful predecessors, they are careful to give their … Continue reading

Lodge Room Hosts the Ethereal Sounds of Jenny Hval and Briana Marela

sngshows: Photo Credit: Jenny Berger Myhre Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  When anticipating a Jenny Hval concert, it’s hard to know what to expect. Listening to her records will certainly give you a leg up, but it is impossible to predict what kind of performance she has planned. At Resident, she performed with just her longtime collaborator Håvard Volden; at the Broad, she had three … Continue reading Lodge Room Hosts the Ethereal Sounds of Jenny Hval and Briana Marela

Stroll down memory lane with Jalen N’Gonda Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  From time to time, you’ll find an artist that channels a classic genre so perfectly, they seem to exist outside the contemporary. Leon Bridges’ debut album was one such gem, and joining his ranks is Jalen N’Gonda, with his new Talking About Mary EP that honors soul legends with … Continue reading

Sizzling new single from London’s Lizzi marks the first from her debut EP Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Synth-pop newcomer and London native, Lizzi, has dropped a sizzling single with summer right around the corner. The new video for the track contrasts busy neon lights and seaside tranquillity, just as the lyrics parallel the excitement of love and the pain of … Continue reading