Sci-Fi Synth Pop Anthem From Enigmatic Skatterplot
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Steven Solomon is a trained jazz musician who performs as the character Skatterplot, only ever seen in a red mask. Ironically, when he writes music, he feels most free. His latest track, “Don’t Stop the Fight” is an uplifting synth pop anthem that wears his resilience on his sleeve; listen to the premiere below. Read more. Skatterplot | website | … Continue reading Sci-Fi Synth Pop Anthem From Enigmatic Skatterplot
sawdustandgin: Caroline Polachek of Chairlift wrote and recorded “The Boy Who I’ll See Again” for MAKE as part of their Naxos Concept Collection. The visual concept was based on classic surrealist art, and the song tells a tale of the Greek moon goddess Endymion. This is as beautiful as a song about beauty can be. Continue reading
Dessert are a still-enigmatic trio, despite having finally revealed their identities upon release of their most recent music video “Checkmate.” But I wanted to share “Back Around / Devil” not so much due to who the bandmates are, but rather, because of the feelings they elicit with audio and video: we start with calm and end in chaos. Continue reading
Saucy chamber pop duet. Source: SoundCloud / Doralice Continue reading
Shannon Lay just celebrated the release of her new album, Living Water, this past Friday on Mare Records. The whole record is soft spoken and raw, and “Coasts” proves to be one of the more high energy selections, though all are beautiful in their own right. Buy it on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://shannonlay.bandcamp.com/album/living-water”>Living Water by Shannon Lay</a> Continue reading
theautumnroses: Oakland, California’s Madeline Kenney released her Night Night At The First Landing LP earlier this month, and she’s just unveiled the intimate, open video she’s made for its misty “Always”. The album is out courtesy of Company Record Label. You can buy purple-vinyl, CD and digital copies from them now, and you can find it on her Bandcamp page, too. Night Night At The First … Continue reading
Get a grip. Like its album art, “Handle” is only a sliver of texture, a morsel of the sounds that will appear on Bels Lontano’s upcoming Kin Decade EP. Source: SoundCloud / Bels Lontano Continue reading
This album is an instant classic. “In the Midst” is the opening track on sir Was’ debut full-length record, Digging A Tunnel, out now on City Slang. With influences ranging from indie pop to trip hop to noise rock, you’ll find yourself swept up into the diverse wonder of each song. Pick up Digging A Tunnel on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://sirwas.bandcamp.com/album/digging-a-tunnel”>Digging A Tunnel by sir Was</a> Continue reading
Self-described as self-deprecating, Bjordan keeps his tongue firmly in cheek throughout his new album, Petty Hit Machine. Darkwave elements are obvious on tracks like “Million Dollar Moment,” which channels Portishead; it also seeps into other corners of the record even on tracks that may seem immune to it, such as “Bad Boy Sad Boy” or “Small Suitcase.” The album will be out soon; follow Bjordan for more … Continue reading
sawdustandgin: “This Kinda Low” starts out as a bedroom recording cut together with some of the more off kilter sound effects. Then the bassline drops in. Including a worthy homage to the Talking Heads: “and you may find yourselfin a beautiful house, and a beautiful car,and a beautiful broad and a nice little dog..and still not be happy” Source: SoundCloud / sene. Continue reading
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