A steel drum attempts to fill a void. “Hollow” will appear on Hirola’s upcoming LP, out 11/17 on Phantom Limb; pre-order. Source: SoundCloud / Hirola Continue reading
Harsh noise willing to compromise. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Clowns are supposed to bring joy to children, but what we’ve noticed recently is that the make up can hide something far more sinister. Not to say any of the painfully British clowns in Brenda’s video for “Children” are prone to become homicidal, but seeing them with smartphones, expressionless and uninterested, does remind us that their happiness is all an act. Continue reading
Small bounce, big splash. Source: SoundCloud / Midnight Pool Party Continue reading
“Dominator” is simultaneously hopeful and unsettling. The track is the first single from Benjamin Jaffe’s upcoming solo LP, Oh, Wild Ocean of Life. Source: SoundCloud / Benjamin Jaffe Continue reading
A low-key club banger, “Good Together” comes from emerging Danish electro pop group, Scarlet Pleasure. They know how to create an idyllic scene, pairing pleading vocals with fresh picked flowers. Continue reading
The newest track from KNIGHTSTOWN consists of breathtaking layers of falsetto over strings and synths. His self-titled album is coming soon. Source: SoundCloud / KNIGHTSTOWN Continue reading
Joy Again hit with a one-two punch in their new two-part music video, featuring their singles, “Kim” and “On a Farm.” The former is energetic though the subject drifts into emotionally vulnerable territory, while the latter track is practically its antithesis, recommending bad advice over a slow acoustic melody. Continue reading
I thought the best use of the word “Faraday” came in Everything Everything’s 2010 single, “MY KZ UR BF,” but Christian Carrière has provided stiff competition. This ambient noise track only gets better as you listen, ending with a magnificent chorus of hums. Field of Containment is Carrière’s new EP, and it is out now. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
When you’re in your feelings, turn to this calm and understanding track from Telecommuter. Source: SoundCloud / TELECOMMUTER Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 