“40 Numbers” begins so slowly that the melody is difficult to parse, but with some patience, the track and video come to a remarkable climax, featuring rooftop choreography in the drizzling rain. Pre-order Hannah Epperson’s forthcoming album Slowdown on her website. Continue reading
Charlee Muse gives a great vocal performance on Garabatto’s new single, “Infected,” which I am more than happy to transmit to the nearest EDM lover. Source: SoundCloud / Panda Funk Continue reading
Last month I tried to summarize all the reasons to feel moved by Via Intercom’s late 2017 LP, Buzz Buzz Buzz Vertigo, but after the article was written, I couldn’t help but feel that I had left so much out. Overall, I still believe that it is one of the best records about youth that I have ever felt I personally could relate to. “The Photographer” … Continue reading
I don’t know who controls which bands become cult hits, but I need Obscura Hail to reach that status asap. This quirky little track seems to have surfaced without much context, but feel free to browse the other songs and EPs from the Melbourne-based project via Soundcloud or Bandcamp. “I’m getting spider’s legsnot crow’s feetI’m buying fresh vegnot frozen meat” Source: SoundCloud / Obscura Hail Continue reading
BOYO has some choice wisdom for those trying to expand their LA social circles, or at least, that’s what “A Social Death by Proximity (in Los Feliz)” leads us to believe. The band’s debut LP is due out 1/19 via Danger Collective Records; pre-order. Continue reading
Dubai-born, India-based Ezzyland just turned 25 and to mark the occasion he dropped the first track from his upcoming LP. Vibe to these wavy beats. Source: SoundCloud / ezzyℒand Continue reading
Shifting, wavy melodies are squeezed into Jon Coyle’s new solo DIY ditty, “Chazy.” He’ll be putting out an EP featuring this and “Fun & Levitating” will drop later this month, with all proceeds going to the National Organization for Women. Keep an eye on his Bandcamp page for updates. Continue reading
SAVEUS // Watch The World from SAVEUS on Vimeo. [LISTEN TO “TIME CAN HEAL A MAN” – SAVEUS] A gospel chorus makes this electro pop ballad so uplifting, you’ll touch the ceiling. Continue reading
Atlas by Mazut is the first record I’ve heard in 2018 that I’ve made sure to note for my 2018 year-end lists. “Blunted Affect” is a misnomer, though the full LP may leave you in a stupor. Judge for yourself; pick it up on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
The new three-part short film for John Isaac Watters’ Past Hope Now EP makes plain the push and pull of human relationships with purposeful choreography, settings, and saturation. Set aside twenty minutes to take in and fully appreciate this pairing of music and film. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 