Givers & Takers have just released their newest single, “Weeps in Waves.” Kings of compromise, this track oscillates between choruses with heavy guitar tones and quiet vocal echoes on verses. Source: SoundCloud / Givers & Takers Continue reading
Neon lights drench AIDA’s latest video, a tale of deceit contrasted by a green-screen beach scene, where all is propelled by her perpetual funkiness. Continue reading
I haven’t done a double feature on SnG in awhile, and it seems most appropriate to jump back in with the greatness of AIDA. She’s a spunky pop musician from France that has now moved to Canada, but she hasn’t lost her native tongue; “Tu me rends fou” makes for a fantastic introduction to her grooves. Continue reading
No need to adjust your headsets, Softer Still have indeed transported us back to the heyday of ‘80s new wave. Source: SoundCloud / Softer Still Continue reading
Static encompasses this new single from WOODS, off of their socially-conscious new record, Love Is Love. The band will appear live in concert to perform the sprawling new tracks on their upcoming spring tour, starting May 18th in LA. See the dates. Continue reading
Face your truths and doubts in the harmonious new single from The Royal Parks, a Melbourne, AUS-based folk group. Immerse yourself in their new record, “Suburb Home,” which you can hear in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / The Royal Parks Continue reading
Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Adams worked mostly solo on this record. A few guests contribute on the refrains, grounding the lofty project, but never detract attention away from what is largely autobiographical. Emay also produced all the backing tracks throughout Ilah, filling it with chopped drums and spliced samples for a unique listening experience, if not an acquired taste. The album’s production is … Continue reading Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah
Mouth Breather maxes out the groove on this suburban slacker track. Continue reading
She-Devils have a sound that is ahead of the curve, with their loveable lo-fi ditties. I’ve been a fan for some time and so therefore I am very happy to report that their eponymous debut full-length is out on 5/19 via Secretly Canadian. Source: SoundCloud / Secretly Canadian Continue reading
Blind musicians playing furiously juxtapose the static-laden drone atmosphere that “Dream Sequence” embodies. North Atlantic Drift’s newest LP, Departures, Vol. 1, is out now on their label, Polar Seas Recordings. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 