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A Hazy Shade of Winter
Photo by Jeff Leeds Cohn Originally appeared on LA Weekly. Though Winter advocates indulging in all forms of childlike ideation, what she sees in music is not strictly daydreams. She experiences synesthesia, where sounds are perceived as colors when the frequencies reach her brain. It contributes to her vivid life, which she views with unrelenting optimism. Winter goes through color phases, most recently having been … Continue reading A Hazy Shade of Winter
Isaac Waddington’s ode to keeping your eye on the prize Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Isaac Waddington is young, but the world has already come knocking on his door. After placing fifth on Britain’s Got Talent, his talents have been lauded by the mainstream and niche music press alike. His debut Borselli EP is brewing, and his first single now has … Continue reading
Keith Kenniff releases new LP under Goldmund alias, listen to lead single “Bounded” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Keith Kenniff is a man who wears many musically diverse hats. As Helios, he writes songs that you might hear at a lounge in space a hundred years after we settle Mars. That project leans heavily electronic, while Mint Julep, his collaboration with … Continue reading
Local Rock Queens Form Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys
Originally premiered on LA Weekly. Time to ruin more testosterone-centric childhoods with another all-female reboot, this time of The Traveling Wilburys. Aptly called Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys, five of L.A.’s strongest singer-songwriters came together for a cover of “Handle Me With Care,” which makes its debut today. Read more. Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys: Livingmore | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | … Continue reading Local Rock Queens Form Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys
Monogem Drops Intoxicating New Video for “Get You High” Originally premiered on LA Weekly. Jen Hirsh has been writing dark pop songs for several years as Monogem, named after the glowing remnant of an exploded star. Last fall saw the release of her seven-track sophomore EP, 100%, and she wasted no time writing and recording more material; her new single, “Get You High,” is already … Continue reading
Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Laura Pasek. Loma came out with another five-piece touring band for their set, this time led by Emily Cross of Cross Record. (Her partner in that project, Dan Duszynski, is also in Loma.) She had on an all-white ensemble, intending to catch the light of the tubes laying across the floor of the stage. There … Continue reading Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson
Stars Align for Young Galaxy’s Appearance at the Echo
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Tess O’Connor. Touring is the hardest part of the job, logistically, for Montreal’s Young Galaxy. The band is comprised of partners Catherine McCandless and Stephen Ramsay, and unofficially their two children. The band can’t take the kids when they travel cross-continent, so they are currently staying in British Columbia with a relative, dropped off just … Continue reading Stars Align for Young Galaxy’s Appearance at the Echo
Reach inner peace with Partials’ “Fear of Silence” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Silence is one of the most compelling sounds, or lack thereof. It can make us more sensitive to, paranoid even, other sounds. When the loudest sounds come from your own head, then the paranoia turns inward. Partials sing about their own tortured relationship with silence in their newest … Continue reading
Imaad Wasif put on a powerful performance at the Echo
sngshows: A post shared by Sawdust and Gin (@sawdustandgin) on Mar 26, 2018 at 10:50pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Mondays at the Echo are always fun. Ramonda Hammer just began their residency this past week, The Blank Tapes having just recently finished up theirs the week prior. What else was notable about that last night in March? Two words: Imaad Wasif. The venue glowed in a cool, … Continue reading Imaad Wasif put on a powerful performance at the Echo
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