The first time you absorb “Bad For Glass,” you may think you’re being fed subliminal messages. The bell that pauses the song briefly certainly adds to that feeling. But eventually you realize it’s just a jazz experiment gone completely overboard, and the images feel less unsettling. This track appears on Xander Naylor’s LP, Arc, which you can pick up on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://xandernaylor.bandcamp.com/album/arc-2”>Arc by Xander Naylor</a> Continue reading
Being in love is a vulnerable position to be in, and to feel lonely on top of that must be tough to bear. Angie McMahon channels her emotions on the subject into “Missing Me.” Source: SoundCloud / angiemcmahon Continue reading
You’ll spot Wylderness in the corner of your eye before their ringing noise rock registers. Source: SoundCloud / Wylderness Continue reading
Close Counters Present: a PSA about cigarettes and lung cancer, but it’s genuinely a lot of fun. Until it isn’t. And then in denial, it’s fun once more, but only for a limited time. Continue reading
Litche and Woodes join forces again on “Voyage,” a song that celebrates the journey over the destination. Source: SoundCloud / Litche Continue reading
Let blackwave. guide your excursion to outer space, and don’t worry–they’ll bring the stars to you. Continue reading
pronoun is always lowercase. She made it clear in a tweet, then immediately walked it back, though point taken, I won’t capitalize. And while all her music is equally as aloof in its defiance, “run” has to be the most spot-on depiction yet. Source: SoundCloud / pronoun Continue reading
Laura Veirs gets some support from Sufjan Stevens on her confident and compelling single, “Watch Fire.” Her new album, The Lookout, is out now and she’ll be playing the Echo in May; grab tickets. Continue reading
Nothing more iconic than an eponymous single, and from a show-stopping disco troupe, too. Honey, you’re gonna wanna write this one down: I-C-O-N-I-Q-U-E. Continue reading
A new, mysterious project called evil bone appeared in my inbox a few months ago and has finally dropped his debut single, “in vain.” evil bone, who also goes by nick, explained that the track addresses anxiety, which he himself experiences frequently and acutely. He released a full statement about the song, which I think is best read in his own words: “hello, my name is … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 