Diet Cig – “Thriving”

Diet Cig Is “Thriving,” Thanks For Asking Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  In case you were wondering, Diet Cig is doing great. On their new single, lead singer Alex Luciano is almost too eager to convince us of that fact. “Thriving” is the second cut from the band’s forthcoming record, Do You Wonder About Me?, due out May 1 on Frenchkiss Records. They will be … Continue reading Diet Cig – “Thriving”

Debut LP From Polartropica is a ‘Dream Come True’

Photo by Olivia Hemaratanatorn Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The title of Polartropica’s debut album, due out tomorrow and available to stream below, makes clear where the local artist is in her career. Across the 10 tracks of Dreams Come True, and spanning all the songs, videos, and shows that have come before, Polartropica is bursting at the seams with joy and encouragement. And it … Continue reading Debut LP From Polartropica is a ‘Dream Come True’

talker – “Suck Up”

talker’s New Single Sorts Through Her Identities—Celebrate the New EP March 8 at the Bootleg Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  It’s hard to find yourself. talker has experienced her fair share of growing pains; her new song, “Suck Up,” co-written and produced with Dan Sadin, releases all the pent-up frustration that comes with self-exploration. Perhaps in spite of the lyrics, the guitars are confident and … Continue reading talker – “Suck Up”

U.S. Girls – “4 American Dollars”

U.S. Girls Proclaim the Value of an American Dollar Alongside Heavy Light LP Announcement Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Toronto’s U.S. Girls, aka musician and producer Meg Remy, is back with two new songs cut from a new album, Heavy Light. The upbeat energy of “4 American Dollars” and “Overtime” adds a new layer to the rich storytelling that fans have come to expect. U.S. … Continue reading U.S. Girls – “4 American Dollars”

Wargirl – “Dancing Gold”

Dance Along With Wargirl Until You’re Golden — New Song “Dancing Gold” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  That steady drum isn’t in your head, it’s coming from Wargirl’s single, “Dancing Gold,” which will appear on their upcoming LP. The local group infuses lo-fi garage rock with deep funk grooves for a nearly psychedelic experience; the brand new track also features a carnal battlecry to simply … Continue reading Wargirl – “Dancing Gold”

Cyn – “Lonely Gun”

Cyn Takes Her Angelic Voice to the Moroccan Lounge — New Single “Lonely Gun” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The latest single from Detroit-born, LA-based artist Cyn is an alarming romp, which you may have heard if you went to see Birds of Prey this past weekend. “Lonely Gun” has an erratic energy apt for the movie it soundtracked—a continuation of her recent EP in … Continue reading Cyn – “Lonely Gun”

mxmtoon – “Fever Dream”

mxmtoon’s New Song “Fever Dream” Wants You to Savor Every Moment Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  With the entire city in mourning after the loss of Kobe Bryant, there is no better time for mxmtoon’s new single, “fever dream.” In it, the LA-based musician encourages us to avoid complacency and enjoy every fleeting moment. The track is the first she has released since her album … Continue reading mxmtoon – “Fever Dream”

Georgi Kay. CD Player – “Scary People (Reimagined)”

Georgi Kay and CD Player Put Us Face-to-Face With “Scary People” on Reworked Single Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  November 3rd will soon be here and Georgi Kay’s reimagining of her 2017 single, “Scary People,” sets the tone for a revolution. The British-Australian artist cites the last election for inspiring her to write the original, reflected in its sneering production. A foggy ambience in the … Continue reading Georgi Kay. CD Player – “Scary People (Reimagined)”

Poolside & Amo Amo – “Around the Sun”

Poolside Share Sunny and Celebratory “Around the Sun” Single Alongside LP Announcement Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Tropical nu-disco group Poolside announced their new album Low Season alongside the release of a blissful new single called “Around the Sun.” The duo tapped fellow Angelenos Amo Amo to contribute vocals to the sundrenched celebration of a year passed. The track comes on the heels of Poolside’s … Continue reading Poolside & Amo Amo – “Around the Sun”

Paul Bergmann Finds His Own ‘Paradise’ on New EP

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Paul Bergmann never rests. Last winter, he put out an EP with his full band project, The Fair Moans, and the winter before that he delivered a concise, quiet release under his solo moniker. Even more records have come prior to that, and each has in some way contributed to Bergmann’s experimentation on the guitar, which feels galvanized on his … Continue reading Paul Bergmann Finds His Own ‘Paradise’ on New EP