Tashaki Miyaki offer up strings and the burdens of a mind overwhelmed on “Out of My Head.” Source: SoundCloud / tashakimiyaki Continue reading
HERoes indeed! Sampa the Great teams up with Estelle and Rahki for her newest release, a 3-track effort supported by Red Bull Sound Select. The aloof attitude on “The Plug” has me grooving hard, but be sure to give the rest of the EP a listen. Source: SoundCloud / Red Bull Sound Select Continue reading
vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker. Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for “voice” and often band shorthand for “vocals,” doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder and … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance
Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home
Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, the … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home
Lauren Ruth Ward hits full throttle on the highly personal single, “Blue Collar Sex Kitten.” This is the most recent of a series of new tracks Ward’s released this year, which is a promising sign of something bigger coming soon. Source: SoundCloud / Lauren Ruth Ward Continue reading
Allow the loose guitar progression on “Sleepwalking” to unwittingly carry you away. Continue reading
The Peace Blossom Boogy is more than a song or a dance- it’s a way of life, especially for this bus full of barefoot hippies. The Babe Rainbow has just signed to Danger Mouse’s 30th Century Records and their self-tited debut LP is due out 6/2. Continue reading
“Exit Strategy” mixes fuzzy garage rock with curious synth lines for a stoner’s dream. Think of Chick Quest as MGMT disguised with synthetic wigs and conspicuous mustaches, offering something new using elements with which we’re undoubtedly familiar. Source: SoundCloud / Chick Quest Continue reading
On “Leitmotiv,” Dauwd blends trip hop beats with other distant clips that emulate emptiness. This is our first taste of his upcoming LP, Theory Of Colours, coming out 6/2 on Technicolour. Source: SoundCloud / Dauwd Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 