Adeline Hotel embraces contradiction and nostalgia on Away Together

Photo Credit: Chris Bernabeo Originally appeared on the 405; view archived article here.  As Dan Knishkowy, aka Adeline Hotel, explains in his new record, life is filled with contradictions. Called Away Together, it is his third solo LP, though he has lent a hand on a few other recent releases such as Ian Wayne’s A Place Where Nothing Matters and Lung Cycles’ self-titled album. Knishkowy’s … Continue reading Adeline Hotel embraces contradiction and nostalgia on Away Together

DeathByRomy Brings the Monsters to Moroccan Lounge This December Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Rising goth pop star DeathByRomy revealed her debut full-length record, Monsters, this past September and it is fierce. The local artist exhibits a wide range of sounds on the album; it begins with Lana Del Rey-like ballads and moves into melodic pop tunes where the bass is turned up to eleven. … Continue reading

Sing Along to HAERTS’ Anthemic New Record at the Moroccan on December 17 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  For a gut punch of empathy, check out the latest album from German duo HAERTS. The band has origins in Munich, but came to prominence in New York, where they are currently based. Their sophomore record came out earlier this year, and given its themes, New Compassion … Continue reading

Celebrate All Things Floral With Valley Maker at Resident on December 11

sngalbums: Photo Credit: Kiersten Miller Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Austin Crane, aka Seattle’s Valley Maker, is currently on tour, with a stop in LA planned for December 11th. He is on the road supporting his recent LP, Rhododenron, a floral release in more ways than one. Images of flowers and growth appear throughout the album, which itself is named after a genus of woody … Continue reading Celebrate All Things Floral With Valley Maker at Resident on December 11

Renew Your Resistance With New Single From Rituals of Mine And Grab Tickets to Their Upcoming Show at Resident Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Dark electronic duo Rituals of Mine is fresh off a tour with Garbage and they have immediately hit the pavement since settling back in. They are in the middle of writing a sophomore LP to follow up their acclaimed debut, Devoted, … Continue reading

Joseph joins Liminal for a new version of “Pendulum Guess” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  The new EP from LA-via-London artist Liminal moves gracefully. Analysis Paralysis came out last month, marking the artist otherwise known as Tom Crouch’s debut multi-track release. It can feel cavernous as bubbles of synth and cooing guitars bounce against the walls, but his vocals draw you … Continue reading

sngalbums: Jade Imagine’s Incredulous EP Is Surf Rock At Its Finest Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Formerly of the rough-and-tumble indie act Teeth & Tongue, Jade McInally has set out on a more leisurely path. She now fronts her own band called Jade Imagine, which turns down new wave influences in favor of surf and garage ones. Their latest EP, What The Fuck Was I … Continue reading