Matt Evans – “Saprotrophia”
Whiel I have not yet heard all of Soft Science, the new LP from Brooklyn’s Matt Evans, I can tell it has many lessons within. On the singles, “Saprotrophia” and “Alocasia,” Evans takes science class outside—both opaque song titles refer to fungi and house plants, and the full record promises much more. Matt Evans | order Soft Science | website | Twitter | Instagram | … Continue reading Matt Evans – “Saprotrophia”
Tearing Up – “Monarch”
Torn up I am, after hearing the touching indie rock single “Monarch” by Tearing Up. My ears delight in the gruff musicianship that reminds me of Don Vail and Billy Moon. Imagine my surprise! when I discovered that Tearing Up is the new moniker for Graham Caldwell, who is officially shedding Billy Moon—as suggested by Tearing Up’s EP title: Billy is Dead. Tearing Up | … Continue reading Tearing Up – “Monarch”
Maajo – “Water of Life” (feat. Waina)
The title and opening track of Maajo’s recent album, Water of Life, is a gleaming pillar of hope. The Finnish-African band is joined by vocalist Waina on the single. Maajo | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Waina | Facebook | Spotify | Soundcloud Continue reading Maajo – “Water of Life” (feat. Waina)
Bileebob – “Star Cross”
New release from Bileebob dropped via International Anthem and centers around “Star Cross,” the dark house A-side. On wax, two remixes take up the B-side of the record, Derek Plaslaiko’s interpretation of “Star Cross” and an alternate mix of Bileebob’s previously released “Network”; digitally, two additional tracks are included for International Anthem’s Bandcamp supporters. Bileebob | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp … Continue reading Bileebob – “Star Cross”
Laraaji, Sonic Preacher, Performs a Sermon Like No Other
Ambient Church has always been an aspirational ticket that I hoped to one day purchase. Its price point is high and the venues are not typical—real-life, grandiose houses of worship. I also couldn’t be sure what kind of event it really was, though of course it varies by the guest of honor. Or so I’d imagine, this was my first time after all. And I … Continue reading Laraaji, Sonic Preacher, Performs a Sermon Like No Other
Men I Trust – “Girl”
So gendered, this band. Men I Trust, a song called “Girl” and famously “Lauren” as well. …Wait, have I uncovered something? Men I Trust | SnG coverage | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp Continue reading Men I Trust – “Girl”
Laure Briard – “Ne pas trop rester bleue”
Always a delight, Laure Briard. Her style has shifted from hazy to glimmering, and all the while she has retained a certain je ne sais quoi. “Ne pas trop rester bleue” and “My love is right” foretell a clever full-length album. Laure Briard | order Ne pas trop rester bleue | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Bandcamp Continue reading Laure Briard – “Ne pas trop rester bleue”
The Light of Smiles by Gary Wright
Yet another dollar-bin classic, certified by Amoeba: Light of Smiles is peak late-career Gary Wright, delivering on hooky pop masterpieces while centering his songwriting around Paramahansa Yogananda. Continue reading The Light of Smiles by Gary Wright
Peter Coccoma – “an invitation”
Out of grief comes acknowledgement of the dualities of life. Coccoma invites us to ponder the dichotomies together on A Place to Begin. Peter Coccoma | order A Place to Begin | website | Twitter | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading Peter Coccoma – “an invitation”
Hyperion Drive – “Being of a Mountain”
Whatever’s Clever released the first in a series of benefit compilations in May. Proceeds for each record in the series will go toward an initiative selected democratically among the label’s staff. This month, they will donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF), an organization that works intersectionally to provide support for those facing financial or logistical barriers to abortion access. The album, and … Continue reading Hyperion Drive – “Being of a Mountain”
