“Two Black Rings” is just one of many outtakes from the sessions for Bowl of Plums, Ben Seretan’s LP from two summers ago. (Remember “Cottonwood Tree”?) This compilation and the demo collection Prowl of Bums are available on joint, laser-etched cassette and there are only a few left. Pick one up today on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life
sngalbums: Photo credit: Jonathan Bouknight Julie Byrne’s latest album is actually already over a year old. It came out on January 4th, making it the first new music of the year that I heard, and it clearly stuck with me. Not Even Happiness marks a personal journey in Byrne’s life, though not necessarily based in specific events; instead, the album is a series of highly personal … Continue reading Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life
Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life
Photo credit: Jonathan Bouknight Julie Byrne’s latest album is actually already over a year old. It came out on January 4th, making it the first new music of the year that I heard, and it clearly stuck with me. Not Even Happiness marks a personal journey in Byrne’s life, though not necessarily based in specific events; instead, the album is a series of highly personal proclamations … Continue reading Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life
When the deep nothing of space isn’t filling you with terror, it’s beckoning you for a rendezvous, evidenced by JVLY’s latest collab with SARAI. Source: SoundCloud / JVLY Continue reading
Though not quite sung in a round, the circular pace on “Fire” still inspires many repeats; grab the full LP from Special Explosion now on Bandcamp. Stay warm, everyone. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Cecilia Della Peruti has more in common with Father John Misty than meets the eye. It may have only dawned on her while we lounged at Echo Park Lake, as the Santa Ana winds ruined a family picnic nearby. After shamefully admitting I hadn’t heard Pure Comedy yet, she gushed, “the opening lyrics made me cry.” She began counting … Continue reading Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast
Joyous French whispers keep us afloat on the buoyant “Ma Mama” by Toto Bona Lokua. Continue reading
This haunting pop number is taken from Hanna Benn’s forthcoming EP, Divide, out 1/19 on This Is Meru. She will be on tour in the spring, first heading to Europe, then covering a few dates on North America’s east coast. More info. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
May Roosevelt Speaks in Synths on New LP, Junea
sngalbums: Photo by: Marielise Goulene Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. They say that music is a universal language, and that could not be more true for today’s album premiere. Hailing from Thessaloniki, Greece, the artist and composer May Roosevelt began as a violinist when she was 12 years old, but eventually picked up the theremin, which she has since mastered. While it is one of … Continue reading May Roosevelt Speaks in Synths on New LP, Junea
By the logic of Peacock Affect, we all contribute something beautiful to the world, though our times to bloom vary. Listen to this and hidden b-side “Nothing’s Perfect And I’m Nothing” on YouTube. Source: SoundCloud / Peacock Affect Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 