Amanda Palmer Makes No Compromises on There Will Be No Intermission LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Amanda Palmer takes no breaks. She also uses no shortcuts, and she rarely compromises. The creative titan has released another album, called There Will Be No Intermission, and it thunders with as much authority as the figure herself. Art was made for each track—all 20 of them—and can … Continue reading
The Essential Future Playlist Originally appeared on the 405, as part of an ongoing Essential Playlists series. Nayvadius Wilburn has always been a polarizing figure. There is no artist alive that could rival his output, which these days averages out to about three mixtapes a year. His vocal style ignited a firestorm that still rages today in music criticism, but regardless of what any useless … Continue reading
Feminist Fatales Egg Drop Soup Share Video for New Mix of “PMS” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Local band Egg Drop Soup put out their demo version of a song called “PMS” (an apt song from a band whose moniker references menstruation) last December, which thumped and crunched with contempt for a character referred to as Miss Los Angeles. “I don’t know, what do I … Continue reading
Fade away in the danceable fuzz of Octo Octa’s new EP, For Lovers; it’s out now. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
See life through the eyes of Romain Cupper’s cat on “Locked in the House” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Fear not, the new single from Belgian bedroom producer Romain Cupper is not the next smash-hit horror film. ‘Locked in the House’ is a gentle song, which uses acoustic guitars and drum machines to tell the story about an abandoned kitty, left … Continue reading
Reykjavik’s Pale Moon Endure a Sunny “Exile” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The title of Pale Moon’s debut single alludes to their nomadic origins. While the Icelandic duo has not been formally removed from any place, they have traveled quite a lot; Natasha Sushchenko is originally from Russia while Árni Gudjonsson was born and raised on the verdant arctic island. They met in Spain and … Continue reading
Monarchy wipe the slate clean in “Back to the Start” video Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. There are always moments that make us wish we could just start over—in romance, at work, or even after a rough argument with friends. But what would that really look like? Leeloo in Fifth Element or Lucy in 50 First Dates? Dance pop duo Monarchy … Continue reading
Alexander Vincent reveals delicate cover of Bjork’s “Unravel” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. When I first got into Bjork, I was an underclassman in high school. My life felt neatly put together—I had a schedule and a routine, as well as a part-time job and a clear path to college. I couldn’t relate to the Icelandic singer’s well-loved single ‘Unravel’, but … Continue reading
Pander Sera Wants to Rattle Your Sternum
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Sean Draper is a clever experimenter. The first thing you notice about her, especially if her forthcoming record is your introduction to the project, is the wordplay in her album title and moniker. Then you will be hit by the technicolor waves of fuzz and noise. Bothy is Pander Sera’s debut LP due out next week. In honor of the … Continue reading Pander Sera Wants to Rattle Your Sternum
Argentinian-American artist Crow took time to perfect new single “Go” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. The tale of Crow’s new electro-pop single ‘Go’ is fraught. Its release is a relief for the Argentinian-American artist, who puts everything she has into her music. Heavy-hitting production defines her sound; her unique persistence sets her apart. Though she has been active in the local … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 