TAUK are sinister, second-cousins to Ratatat and estranged half-siblings to Kavinsky. Cinematic waves of emotion wash over “Checkmate,” especially in the shadow of its dense film clip. Continue reading
Extend That Summer Feeling Into the Fall with Trapdoor Social’s “Hold Me Down” Originally appeared on Ones To Watch. If it were possible to bottle the carefree goodness of summer, even lifelong Angelenos would chomp at the bit. As relatively new residents to LA, Trapdoor Social seems to have cracked the code. Today they are debuting their new single, “Hold Me Down,” which captures the … Continue reading
Fufanu’s “Chop Chop” is a layered, industrial experience, from the superimposed images of a city under construction to the gradual grimy bassline. Continue reading
Snarling guitar tones may lead you to think that this is a trick, but run ahead and see if you can touch that mysterious light. It may provide a new perspective. Source: SoundCloud / Bella Union Continue reading
Bill Baird Debuts Video for “Strigidae” Ahead of Record Release Show on Oct 27 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you aren’t familiar with him, Bill Baird is a well-regarded niche artist who has been responsible for twenty-six records over the past decade or so. Originally from Austin, the artist’s full career is enigmatic. For example, his current location on Bandcamp is Baird, Texas, which feels … Continue reading
Chilled jangle pop. Source: SoundCloud / Colyn Cameron Continue reading
“Space-Wars” is the very last song you hear before you lose your senses. You are not dead; your final memory is peaceful and keeps your soul awake in the darkness. Continue reading
On the ancestral lands of the Chinook, Chinnuk Wawa, and Tillamook tribes, Katherine Paul dances with spirits. The music video for “Indians Never Die” was filmed on those grounds and add to the unseen beauty of Black Belt Eagle Scout. She initially released the album last fall, and had said of this song in particular: “It’s a call out to colonizers and those who don’t respect the … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s hard to know what you’re seeking in life…but it’s easy to know when you haven’t found it. Source: SoundCloud / Bearson Continue reading
There is not much more to the story of the “Mid-Tempo Drama” than narcissism. “There’s something wrong with youI guarantee there’s something wrong with all of you“ AT NIGHT by We Are The City Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 