Notes rarely last more than a fraction of a second in Bendik Giske’s new composition. He continually taps on the keys in order to create a swirling, Philip Glass-like monument of brass. Source: SoundCloud / Smalltown Supersound Continue reading
Grey Goon Risks Nothing on Strong New Single, “Take the Money” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Local producer Grey Goon is breaking out of his shell with the release of a new original track today. He has been the backbone of Oddnesse alongside Rebeca Arango for the past couple of years, and he has also produced for other artists like Trippie Redd, DJ Khaled, and … Continue reading
Let sleep come in waves with new material from LA psych rockers Dream Phases Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. The hardest working psych band in LA has a lot in store for 2019. Dream Phases, founded by Brandon Graham, has just revealed Mr. Midnight, a compilation of songs written and demoed from 2010 until last year. There will be one new … Continue reading
A Fragile Tomorrow Wonder How to Dance in Crisis
Originally appeared as ‘The 405 meets A Fragile Tomorrow’ on the 405. For the Kelly brothers, the title of their band’s new record, Generation Loss, works twofold: as a commentary on how contemporary politics are eroding our nation’s youth and also as a reference to the loss of their mother. Sean, Dom, and Brendan Kelly are joined by Shaun Rhoades and Josh Kean to form A … Continue reading A Fragile Tomorrow Wonder How to Dance in Crisis
Sweden’s Sophomore puts together a “Mosaic” of sound and color
Originally appeared on the 405; view archived article here. The more self-made music videos I come across, the more I realize the incredible impact of Norman McLaren. He was notable filmmaker for the National Film Board of Canada who grew to prominence in the 1970s, though he had been active even thirty years prior to that era. In collaboration with Evelyn Lambert, McLaren created a … Continue reading Sweden’s Sophomore puts together a “Mosaic” of sound and color
In New Song, Gabriella Rose Reveals She Never Stopped Grieving Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Nick Cave has been taking questions from fans via the Red Hand Files, and last October he published a submission from someone who had been dealing with many deaths in their life. The question, like most on the site, was spiritual in nature, and Cave began his answer with wisdom … Continue reading
The Landing gleams with optimism on new single “Lustre”
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Greatness doesn’t rest. As Brooklyn producer and self-proclaimed amateur astronomer The Landing reminds in his encouraging new single, “you can do anything you put your mind to.” His new single ‘Lustre’ will appear on An Anthem for the Optimistic, the artist’s new EP coming this March. The song supports the mission of optimism with danceable space … Continue reading The Landing gleams with optimism on new single “Lustre”
Cub Sport, d’aprés Cub Sport
Originally appeared as ‘The 405 meets Cub Sport’ on the 405; view archived article here. The road to Cub Sport’s self-titled record has been anything but smooth. The band went through a moniker change, split from their label, and weathered personal revelations as they penned and released two EPs and two full-lengths too. Now LP3 is upon us, and represents a fuller, more introspective group of … Continue reading Cub Sport, d’aprés Cub Sport
Escape with Jason Bemis Lawrence in his new video for “How Fast Can You Pack?” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Brutalist architecture is the first image to greet you in Jason Bemis Lawrence’s new video for ‘How Fast Can You Pack?’ which appears on Another Hotel Hallway, his debut album. The song features vocalist Heather Woods Broderick, who has also worked … Continue reading
The red- and black-clad young punks of N0V3L are here to preach us about our finite existence, all with optimism! “Time is a resourceTo use and to treasure” Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 