Headclouds give in to apathy in their fuzzy new single, “Seen It Before.” Source: SoundCloud / Headclouds Continue reading
When a fade in meets sensual rhythms and auto tuned vocals, we got ourselves a slow jam. Source: SoundCloud / San Scout Continue reading
Ambient is the Spirit of Music
sngalbums: Úlfur The world finds itself fortunate to experience new records by Alessandro Cortini and Úlfur side by side. Their simultaneous creation is coincidental, as well as their nearby release dates, but in tandem they unlock the interminable beauty of the quotidian. Walk outside when the sun is highest. Close your eyes and let the shadows of trees flicker the light shining through your eyelids. … Continue reading Ambient is the Spirit of Music
Ambient is the Spirit of Music
Úlfur The world finds itself fortunate to experience new records by Alessandro Cortini and Úlfur side by side. Their simultaneous creation is coincidental, as well as their nearby release dates, but in tandem they unlock the interminable beauty of the quotidian. Walk outside when the sun is highest. Close your eyes and let the shadows of trees flicker the light shining through your eyelids. You … Continue reading Ambient is the Spirit of Music
Superficial atmospheric techno. Source: SoundCloud / Luboku Continue reading
Happy Abandon just put out a new record titled Facepaint, and it is as unexpected as brushstrokes on a Pollock. The first few tracks are bombastic, winding down with the gentler “Love Like Language.” The heart of the record lies in its quiet tracks like “Choice” and “Stop Taking Care of Me,” the latter which begins the build back to crescendo. Get the full picture by listening to … Continue reading
Look, ma? The new video for Lowly’s downtempo soundscape is an excerpt of a live performance of the piece (S)kjønn Safari, performed here by Louis Schou-Hansen & Harald Andreas Beharie. It is a mesmerizing piece, erasing lines of formality between dance and movement, just as the song seems to blur genre distinctions. “No Hands” appears on Lowly’s debut LP, Heba, out now on Bella Union. Continue reading
Living in LA, it’s tough to time fall releases when it actually feels like fall. It felt wrong to post this delicate folk track during our late-October heatwave, but today is the perfect day to enjoy it. String arrangements help All the Luck in the World generate warmth on “Golden October,” like the sun on a still autumn morning. Source: SoundCloud / alltheluckintheworld Continue reading
The climax of Howard’s newest single, “Mothers Wedding” elicits applause, literally. With its slow build from narrow guitar chords at the start of the track, the self-praise doesn’t feel forced, having lead us through a folktronica-venture. Source: SoundCloud / HowardMusic Continue reading
The release date for Hirola’s new EP is fast approaching, and fans have another taste of it with the new single, “Fields.” It has an alarming attitude, like the premonition of fear permeated through deep bass and scattered drum machine hits. Pre-order Hirola’s eponymous EP on Phantom Limb. Listen to their previous single, “Hollow,” on SnG. Source: SoundCloud / Hirola Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 