Don’t worry about “Wasting Time,” says queer hip-hop artist God-Des Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Everyone, from the overachievers to the less motivated, can relate to the new single from God-Des. Sometimes it feels like our careers are standing still, but the Oregon-based artist is here to remind us that our dreams are still worth fighting for. The new video shows … Continue reading
Get your calcium with the Gothic Tropic remix of Alex Lilly’s “2% Milk” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Two of the coolest people in LA have collaborated on a new remix, revealed today. Alex Lilly’s recent album, 2% Milk, features ominous thumping synths from the start. Gothic Tropic’s re-work makes it a thousand times groovier. The remix comes ahead of Lilly’s … Continue reading
Kera and Devendra Banhart Join Forces on Hopeful New Song, Proceeds to Benefit Trans Charities Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Emphatic folk songwriter KERA (fka Kera and the Lesbians) recently revealed a new recording of a song they penned years ago. “Bright Future Ahead” features some additional vocals by friend and now collaborator, Devendra Banhart; all proceeds for the song will be donated to Trans … Continue reading
Sleep Can’t Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The sunny quintet that Angelenos may know as Jubilo Drive almost called themselves Thursday Night Taxi Service. It has a neon sheen to it, though band names should not have that many words or letters. The phrase was used by the band’s previous drummer, Eric Cruz, as the title to his college radio show. One of his proudest moments was … Continue reading Sleep Can’t Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning
Tel Aviv’s post-rock group Bones Garage debuts Oi Ma Yeah
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. As the band suggests, the themes of Oi Ma Yeah are broad and difficult to parse. The musicality of it makes this a fun album to decipher over the course of many listens. The journey is haphazard—synthpop accents and shoegaze noise and provocative prose all make brief appearances across the eleven tracks. The album’s namesake (Hebrew … Continue reading Tel Aviv’s post-rock group Bones Garage debuts Oi Ma Yeah
Freedom Candlemaker welcomes the light into his new record
Photo by Filep Motwary. Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lefteris Moumtzis is emotionally sovereign. The Cypriot musician uses the direct English translation of his name as his moniker, which becomes the first evidence of his liberty: Freedom Candlemaker. His new record, though far from his first foray into music, is the debut under this name; called Beaming Light, it represents a dawning … Continue reading Freedom Candlemaker welcomes the light into his new record
Anja Kotar proves that she is on her own level via her new single, “Kids.” Colors and flowers add layers of visual symbolism, and on the surface, the song is also a delight. There is no resisting those hooks. Continue reading
I have a funny feeling that I’ll be revisiting Hajk’s new LP, Drama, at the end of the year. It is brimming with memorable progressions, several of them on “Breathe” alone. Source: SoundCloud / Jansen Records Continue reading
Maturing can feel like the world is ending. Even the art for Glassio’s single shows the sun falling out of the sky. Source: SoundCloud / Glassio Continue reading
BVRGER’s disappearing act comes to fruition on “Cooper” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. There is a beautiful irony to understanding our place in the universe. The vast expanse of space can make our thoughts turn inward, only to realize that our lives barely register in the scale of history. A similar epiphany led BVRGER to write “Cooper,” his new single and … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 