Gabriel Olafs – “Staircase Sonata”
The notes of “Staircase Sonata” by Gabríel Ólafs emulates tender footsteps, headed endlessly upward. Continue reading Gabriel Olafs – “Staircase Sonata”
Kotek – “Communication”
Last July, Kotek released four tracks, known as Sonoglyph Pt. 1 EP, and “Communication” is its opener. The whole release proves to be a dub-et-al joyride. Hopefully Sonoglyph Pt. 2 will come soon… Continue reading Kotek – “Communication”
Mara Connor Weaves Stories of Heartbreak on No Fun EP
Photo by Chase Leonard Originally appeared on LADYGUNN. The new EP from Mara Connor titled No Fun was a long time coming; having been released on April 3 while we are all in self-quarantine, this is starting to feel like the basis of a joke, but in actuality, it’s a much more thoughtful tale. The LA-native is an evocative songwriter with a particular vision, one … Continue reading Mara Connor Weaves Stories of Heartbreak on No Fun EP
Thundercat Gets Vulnerable on New LP ‘It Is What It Is’ Produced With Flying Lotus and Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Lil B, and More
Photo by The1point8 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Thundercat has earned a reverence among music lovers and makers alike. The artist né Stephen Bruner released It Is What It Is, his fourth studio album, on April 3; it is the follow-up to his critically acclaimed LP Drunk, which was as adventurous as it was plain goofy. While not completely serious—see: “Dragonball Durag” and “Overseas” featuring … Continue reading Thundercat Gets Vulnerable on New LP ‘It Is What It Is’ Produced With Flying Lotus and Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Lil B, and More
Gateway Drugs – “Wait (Medication)”
Gateway Drugs Return With Patient New Single “Wait (Medication)” Plus LP Announcement Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you were in need of a quick fix, LA’s Gateway Drugs has returned with a new single and an album announcement. “Wait (Medication)” is the first cut from the quartet’s sophomore LP, PSA, which was recorded live at Josh Homme’s Pink Duck Studios and is due out … Continue reading Gateway Drugs – “Wait (Medication)”
JR – “Pal”
Affectionate surf rock. Continue reading JR – “Pal”
Badison – “Show You Things”
Düsseldorf producer Badison added a twinge of hopelessness to the single “Show You Things,” which she stated was “about wanting to fix someone,” until “you realize that there’s nothing you can do because it’s their life, not yours.” Source: SoundCloud / Badison Continue reading Badison – “Show You Things”
Peacock Affect – “Lullaby”
There has always been a trance-like quality to Peacock Affect’s music, and on “Lullaby,” even the title reinforces it. Perhaps the single is not one to fall asleep to, but it does float on layered guitars as if in a dream. Continue reading Peacock Affect – “Lullaby”
Hotel Cafe Joins UnCancelled Music Fest Featuring Madison Malone, MILCK, Rett Madison + More
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The music industry and especially local, independent scenes have been badly wounded in the wake of the mandatory venue closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Live streaming has been an easy stopgap to reaching fans and soothing some understandable anxiety with music, but it doesn’t quite make up for tour cancellations. Now venues are able to set a lineup on … Continue reading Hotel Cafe Joins UnCancelled Music Fest Featuring Madison Malone, MILCK, Rett Madison + More
Hanne Hukkelberg – “The Young and Bold I”
Hanne Hukkelberg put out an album last year called Birthmark, a peculiar pop extravaganza. The Norwegian artist seems to emulate tUnE-yArDs’ unpredictability, having fastidiously weaved the sounds on “The Young and Bold I,” for starters. Listen to the album on Soundcloud or wherever you listen to music. Source: SoundCloud / Hanne Hukkelberg Continue reading Hanne Hukkelberg – “The Young and Bold I”
Sawdust & Gin 