Cassandra Complex

sngcrate: Finland by Cassandra Complex Waxtrax Records, 1990 Tracklist/ faves(side one)A. I Believe in Free Everything (Charlie Victor)AA. Let’s Go to Europe(side two)AAA. What Turns You On? (Plastic Mix)B. Fire and ForgetC. Forests The Cassandra complex is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual’s accurate prediction of a crisis is ignored or dismissed. (x) Cassandra Complex is a band with quite a history. For once, this … Continue reading Cassandra Complex

Benjamin Munoz has finally released his long-awaited Dear Ennui EP, which turned out to be as gloriously glitchy as the first single, “Anchors,” promised. The track above is named after the great Nina Simone, an important influence on Munoz (“dai suki” of course translates to “I love you”). His Dear Ennui EP is available now for name-your-price.  Source: SoundCloud / Benjamin Muñoz Continue reading

This track has the spirit of Joanna Newsom’s work, what with its striking vocal progressions and delicate piano accompaniment. RHAIN “tripped and fell down into the gutter where [she] was shrink-rayed by a passing power ranger…” where she recorded “Josephine” to pass the time- or so the story goes…  Source: SoundCloud / RHAIN Continue reading

Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Manuel Dominguez.  Margaret Glaspy is a rapidly rising star. She has been featured in some of the most high profile publications imaginable — The New Yorker, New York Times, NPR — and she deserves it. As the youngest in a family of musicians living in northern California, Glaspy learned to play the fiddle, but eventually abandoned … Continue reading Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers

Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  It’s not a secret that one of my favorite live shows to date was Body Language at the Echo last February. Since seeing them, I feel I’ve come a long way. I’m taking music and writing more seriously, having graduated from a small Hype Machine blog to keeping a blog of my my … Continue reading Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances