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”
Jonas Brog & London Community Gospel Choir – “That Feeling”
The joy is infectious in this live gospel rendition of “That Feeling” by Jonas Brøg. Continue reading Jonas Brog & London Community Gospel Choir – “That Feeling”
Terence Jack – “Found It”
Terence Jack harnesses the power of synth pop and blows the lid off his exceptionally reassuring single “Found It.” Source: SoundCloud / Terence Jack Continue reading Terence Jack – “Found It”
The Space Wanderer and TTilawok align perfectly as Rymdeko
There are still many things to celebrate despite time feeling like it’s come to a halt. For instance, Postseason Franchise Records has just issued its very first vinyl release; the pressing is the debut EP from the new project of label founders Nicholas Comaratta and TJ Perrin (aka The Space Wanderer and TTilawok, respectively). They named the project and the EP Rymdeko, which translates to … Continue reading The Space Wanderer and TTilawok align perfectly as Rymdeko
Louis Prince – “Half Acres”
Louis Prince recently released his debut album, Thirteen, last month, and “Half Acres” is a (relatively) old favorite. Find Thirteen on Bandcamp or wherever you listen to music. Continue reading Louis Prince – “Half Acres”
Love You Later – “Harder on Myself”
The noodling guitar melody that floats behind the chorus accents this bashful single from sensitive dream-pop artist, Love You Later. This video came out last summer, and since then, Love You Later has announced Heaven Is Without You EP, due out 4/10. Continue reading Love You Later – “Harder on Myself”
Gidon Schocken – “Sunn” feat. Afik Doari
The downtempo beats on “Sunn” seem to go in reverse, as if possessed by the same spirit that holds the dancer in the accompanying music video. Continue reading Gidon Schocken – “Sunn” feat. Afik Doari
mxmtoon – “Quiet Motions”
Listening during the COVID-19 self-quarantine certainly tacks on some extra meaning to the latest from mxmtoon, but that doesn’t detract from its universal listenability. The Bay area musician is right after all—it is nice to be by yourself, when you need it. Continue reading mxmtoon – “Quiet Motions”
Grant – “Wishes” feat. McCall
It’s been a year since Grant released “Wishes,” a track that eventually became the title track to his debut EP. As a beautiful, wispy pop tune, it stands the test of time. Source: SoundCloud / Grant Continue reading Grant – “Wishes” feat. McCall
Frida Sundemo – “Anything”
Loyal electronic proclamation. Continue reading Frida Sundemo – “Anything”
Sawdust & Gin 