Explore Grand Escalante with Arthur King Duo Peter Walker (of Eulogies) and Aaron Espinoza (of Earlimart)
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Arthur King is not one particular person; it is a dynamic art collective, usually addressed as Arthur King & the Night Sea when referring to its 7-piece ensemble. But this time it’s just Peter Walker and Aaron Espinoza, venturing the plateaus of Utah with only each other and their recording equipment. Their new album, Changing Landscapes … Continue reading Explore Grand Escalante with Arthur King Duo Peter Walker (of Eulogies) and Aaron Espinoza (of Earlimart)
When I reviewed Jess Williamson’s opening set for Loma at the Bootleg a few weeks back, I never properly shared my admiration for “I See the White.” It’s a self-aware track with a beautifully shot video, which finds Williamson in Malibu, at her house, and around the Mount Wilson Observatory. Continue reading
While the production is never out of focus, altopalo allows disparate sounds to bleed into his new single, “Blur.” Source: SoundCloud / altopalo Continue reading
Hard to argue with the effervescent falsetto on KIN’s debut single, “Margins.” Source: SoundCloud / K I N Continue reading
Joachim Cooder Teams Up With Zack Whedon for “Everyone Sleeps in the Light” Originally appeared on LA Weekly. Joachim Cooder revealed a brand-new music video on Monday for “Everyone Sleeps in the Light,” directed by Zack Whedon, brother of Joss (Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly). The video’s concept mimics the creative process and its inherent mystery. Whedon explains, “I wanted to make something about … Continue reading
Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Saying that Kira May’s new album is an experience sells it short. The Toronto-based artist first made a mark with her debut Health EP, which earned praise for its prominent use of looped vocals, able to create soaring soundscapes with some accompaniment on guitar and percussion. Her new record, due out this Friday, uses these techniques … Continue reading Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense
iheartmoosiq: Since I’m not a very religious person, my experience with holy water is rather limited, or more like, non-existent. I have a feeling Tanners’ Holy Water is much more a ravishing and pleasant experience, spirituality aside. The New York City based songwriting and production act (Tanner Peterson) drenches us with seductive psych-pop and steamy plush synthpop on the luscious smoldering, opulent rippling song. Known … Continue reading
The layers of high and low vocals over heavy electronics brings to mind Kavinsky and Lovefoxxx, but Polychrome’s nearly rounded chorus gives this a brighter edge. Source: SoundCloud / soundofpolychrome Continue reading
I believe there is a law that requires any noise rock tracks featuring an organ to include a baseball theme in the video somewhere. Lucky for us, D.A. Stern doesn’t take it very seriously, uniting for teamwork’s sake, despite some, um, unconventional calisthenics. Aloha Hola by D.A. Stern Continue reading
Oakland’s own The Saxophones share a flute-laden soft rock ballad, incorporating some west coast love. “This land is my landFrom Ventura to Vancouver” Source: SoundCloud / Full Time Hobby Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 