A snarling anthem. Source: SoundCloud / Jack River Continue reading
A rag-tag gospel choir join PAPA on their high-energy, anti-complacency single, “Comfort’s a Killer.” Continue reading
If you need a cathartic cry, watch “Weep,” by Magik*Magik, helmed by the great Minna Choi. This track (and clip) will force you to confront your emotions, but know that you will always have someone there to share your pain. Continue reading
Louise Golbey layers airy vocals for a rhythmic pleading soul ballad. Source: SoundCloud / Louise Golbey Continue reading
Electrop pop sensations St. Lucia and BAIO dazzled crowds at the Wiltern
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. BAIO is not the most innovative electronic musician I’ve heard nor would I characterize his live show as revolutionary, but hell, the whole affair still is fresh and fun. Not another DJ could make tapping one button in time to the beat look so amusing. Nor could any other white boy make shaking your … Continue reading Electrop pop sensations St. Lucia and BAIO dazzled crowds at the Wiltern
Laughed the Boy’s new slacker rock single, “Indifferent” is available for download on Soundcloud or Bandcamp for free- pick it up today. Source: SoundCloud / Laughed the Boy Continue reading
The great Aussie songwriter LANKS has just released a new EP today titled Viet Rose. Everything about “Holla” makes me wanna shout; find it on the new release, which you can pick up on Bandcamp. Continue reading
A micro-history of Gorillaz + cars:
So Noodle is now the Global Ambassador for Jaguar. But, looking back, cars have been a central theme of their mythology from the very start. Cover art for Gorillaz 19-2000/ Gorillaz Dirty Harry/ Demon Days Stylo/ Plastic Beach Not pictured: Murdoc’s Winnebago (which counts!), all the discarded vehicles floating around Plastic Beach, and the actual real-life van where 2D (Damon Albarn) made The Fall (2011) … Continue reading A micro-history of Gorillaz + cars:
“Blue Moon” appears on one of my all-time favorite vinyl records, Moonglow by the Norman Luboff Choir, which I have written about in my segment, The Crate. This slow burning solo rendition from Many Voices Speak captures the romanticism of it beautifully. Source: SoundCloud / Many Voices Speak Continue reading
iheartmoosiq: Teeth & Tongue’s Turn, Turn, Turn has received an eye popping and somewhat unsettling music video treatment. Considering my love of the glamorous spinning tune, we’re going to listen to the track together one more time. The New Zealand based project bewitches with a combination of dark funk, gritty punk, and synthy rock, coming off like a rhapsodic fusion of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 