New album from TTilawok reflects his past, but his new single peers ahead
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In film, techno music usually signifies crossing into a new realm. That could mean attending a crowded rave, or simply driving down a dark highway leading to nowhere. Even without a visual component, electronic music still can have an intoxicating effect that will transport your mind, and for TTilawok of Stockholm, memories are embedded into the … Continue reading New album from TTilawok reflects his past, but his new single peers ahead
Freedom Baby give their all on their epic new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In their new song, “I Want To Give,” Toronto-based Freedom Baby have created an epic. The new single comes after their March EP titled How You’ll Grow, which expanded the idea of chamber folk with its nuanced lyrics and sounds. Partners Eric Reid and Brianna Bordihn are … Continue reading
Joy Autumn says a tough goodbye on new single “Go” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Joy Autumn’s upcoming Midnight EP exposes the dark side to Hollywood, especially as a struggling artist. Her previous single, ‘Searching For You’, contrasted the vigor of the club scene to a sobering reality. Now she’s back with the sombre new ballad, “Go.” Read more. Joy Autumn | … Continue reading
Optimistic new record from Mamas Gun shines from beginning to end
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. “We have experienced Golden Days in the past and will experience them in the future,” recites Andy Platts of the London funk quintet, Mamas Gun. If that was not his mantra prior to the recording of their new album, It may well be now; this is of course where its title comes from. Platts’ relentless optimism … Continue reading Optimistic new record from Mamas Gun shines from beginning to end
YIP YOPS preach about an omniscient ‘She’ on new single
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Just because they have X’s on their hands at the gig, doesn’t mean they’re anything less than rock stars. The teenagers of YIP YOPS (one is technically 20, but still underage in America) have built a name for themselves by playing live shows around the city; their boisterous synth pop tastes that much sweeter when performed … Continue reading YIP YOPS preach about an omniscient ‘She’ on new single
Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life
Originally appeared on the 405. A mustachioed Duncan Nielsen is the mind behind DONCAT, having begun the project about six years ago. His last full-length effort was called Easy Cowboy, which demonstrated a more pastoral take on his evocative style of indie rock. Preservation may be more succinct than its predecessor but the emotion it channels is arguably more potent, once again able to subtly … Continue reading Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life
Flaws’ weakness is his strength on “All We Are” Originally appeared on the 405. If you were to ask Dutch producer Daan Havenith to name his biggest flaw, he may point to his newest single and say his lyrics: “Like most of my songs, ‘All We Are’ was inspired by a feeling that couldn’t really be put into words.” Yet, the effect on certain lines … Continue reading
Annabel Allum pays homage to her longtime best friend on “em(ily)” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Allum’s style of rock and roll doesn’t want to be perfect, and on her latest single, she seems to run in the opposite direction, embracing an experimental style and structure. The rhythm from the drums guides the song, even when it is absent in the pre-chorus … Continue reading
RYVOLI is tangled in overgrown “Roots” after their return to the US Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In LA, having a yard is a status symbol; it should come as no surprise that the most green space in the city is concentrated in Beverly Hills. Apartment-dwellers more than make up for it with potted plants grown on balconies or in windows. … Continue reading
Jesse Jo Stark’s new video has some seriously witchy vibes, from the steaming beverage in her goblet to spiderweb lingerie. It’s also hard to overlook her desire to burn…in the fire of love, that is. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 