Rosehardt works out a crisis of faith on new single, announces LP
Originally premiered on the 405, view archived article here. Today Rosehardt announces the release of his debut album, Songs in the Key of Solitude, on Styles Upon Styles Records, due out April 6. In the album teaser (below), watch a spoken word piece that he recites directly to the camera, but really to himself. SUS provides some information about the release, emphasizing that Rosehardt is … Continue reading Rosehardt works out a crisis of faith on new single, announces LP
German pop group COSBY traveled to Mpemba, Malawi to raise money and help install solar panels at two schools and a nursery, including the Tsogolo La Ana School. The band’s new video for their inclusive single “Milestone” lets those students lead the narrative. Continue reading
“Yuika” takes you over like a slow poison, spreading from the ear as if meant for a usurper. Source: SoundCloud / oscar oscar Continue reading
Make love like no one’s watching with Eleanor K’s new track Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Fans of Crystal Fighters will be happy to learn of the new project and single from vocalist Ellie Fletcher. Two years ago, she was going by Kyiki, but today she debuts ‘Make Love’ under the moniker Eleanor K. This is the second track she’s made … Continue reading
Local Duo slenderbodies Reveal Crisp Cover of “Electric Feel” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Last year slenderbodies put out fabulist, a five-track EP, that established the group as adept pop producers. They bring that infectious energy to “Electric Feel.” The grooves remain faithful to the original, so very little nostalgia is lost in the transition, but the band updates the track with their own touches. Read … Continue reading
Lauren Ruth Ward Debuts Video for Her Defiantly Queer Single “Blue Collar Sex Kitten” Originally premiered on LA Weekly. Los Angeles is the proud home of Baltimore-bred indie-rock queen Lauren Ruth Ward. She put out her debut LP, Well, Hell, earlier this year and today marks the release of a new video for “Blue Collar Sex Kitten,” a defiantly queer standout single from the record. … Continue reading
Cloud wallows in sensitivity while celebrating life on Plays with Fire
Photo Credit: Carson Lund Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. When you play with fire, you’re supposed to get burned. But what if you’re careful with fire? Even when handling flames with your most serious demeanor, it’s still possible to get hurt. At least, that’s what can be learned from Cloud’s sensitive and joyous new album. On the band’s nine-track effort titled … Continue reading Cloud wallows in sensitivity while celebrating life on Plays with Fire
Son Lux and Gordi Deliver Invigorating Performances at the Regent
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jessica Rubio. Yesterday I celebrated International Women’s Day at the Regent, where Australian folktronica artist Gordi gave everything she had. She is on tour supporting Son Lux, and last night audiences were also treated to the experimental stylings of WILLS. Each performer seemed to get lost in their sets, making the shared experience an invigorating one. … Continue reading Son Lux and Gordi Deliver Invigorating Performances at the Regent
The crayon animation for “The Swallow’s Tale” piles on more metaphors to an already beautifully poetic track. Bamako Overground’s leader, Hans Sutton, takes influences from the folk pop of Mali and merges it with classically English songwriting. The Swallow’s Tale by Bamako Overground Continue reading
Sleek lines and a variety of wigs complement Joan As Police Woman’s demanding single, “Tell Me.” Her newest LP, Damned Devotion, is out now. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 