Is love virtual? The video for Yoke Lore’s “Goodpain” doesn’t give us a straight answer, but it certainly lives up to the song’s namesake. Continue reading
Your device depends on you, not the other way around. Tell it to give you some space if you need it. “So many criseshow can I put it all to sleep?A million problems every dayI can’t look away” Source: SoundCloud / VOKES Continue reading
The stories told on Baxter Dury’s new LP, Prince of Tears, are enigmatic and blunt. “Miami” is the record’s opening track, explaining his role as our cocky, entitled narrator, with every subsequent explanation more outrageous than the last. Prince of Tears comes out 10/27 on Heavenly Recordings; pre-order. Continue reading
With a daring combination of upright bass and synths, O-Shin begs for protection. Source: SoundCloud / O-SHiN Continue reading
Sand in the Speakers, or the Fuzz of Beaches
Listening to Beaches, it is natural to let your mind wander. Their overwhelming fuzz is calming, as if opening your awareness to things unseen. That may sound similar to the effects of a mind-altering drug, but it is more enriching as pure, unadulterated rock and roll. Take a dive into the band’s latest double LP, Second of Spring; it is a creation of pulsing reverb and … Continue reading Sand in the Speakers, or the Fuzz of Beaches
Sowing distrust into a mirror. Source: SoundCloud / Kowloon Records Continue reading
Filled with lines about Black empowerment and historical truths, Sampa the Great also reminds that she is a badass lyricist. “I ain’t gonna waste my stress,” and her time either. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
The new First Light EP from Josh Jacobson is out now, and you can expect to be moved by its subtle beauty. His voice is soft, and the shimmering electronics underneath add to the experience. “I Need You” pleads for your acquiescence, while “Tethered” sounds like a party in space with horns, keys, and wild production. As a finale, “Return” implores you to do just that with a gentle … Continue reading
This piece is twice as haunting seen live, with shrouded figures playing along to Gyda Valtysdottir’s emphatic leading cello. Continue reading
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Though she is not new to creating music, the name Francine Thirteen may be new to you. A quick sift through her Soundcloud will enlighten any layperson what her music is all about, namely, feminine power that bucks male narratives. Her latest project is titled “Lust Heals, Give Me My Sin Again,” of which the title track dropped earlier this … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 