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Rosalía Tangles Innovation and Tradition on El Mal Querer

There are few albums as surprising as El Mal Querer. The shock of it hopefully wears off for future generations, though; flamenco deserves a spot in the mainstream and, according to the success of this title, it has staying power. Rosalía is from Barcelona, and has studied flamenco for some time. Her first record was filled with various interpretations on the genre: traditional movements with … Continue reading Rosalía Tangles Innovation and Tradition on El Mal Querer

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Che’s Shuco EP is a quilted electronica tapestry

As far as labels go, Astro Nautico destroys the game every year. Their output is wonderfully eclectic and a release always tends to stick with me come December, like L’Rain or Photay in years past. Che’s Shuco EP took the cake this year, having nestled into my ears and created a home among my memories. The short release starts with a hesitant and thoroughly mechanical … Continue reading Che’s Shuco EP is a quilted electronica tapestry

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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

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

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, Rhododendron, 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 plants … Continue reading Celebrate All Things Floral With Valley Maker at Resident on December 11

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Trabants Bring Back the Spaghetti Western With New LP, Nel Cuore Di Una Terra Selvaggia

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The last we saw of Trabants, they were playing a set at Echo Park Rising back in August. It turns out that well before then, the band’s leader, Eric Penna, had begun working on a new album. That album, which emulates spaghetti westerns of the 1960’s, is finally finished after a painstaking process, and is officially out now.  Read more.  … Continue reading Trabants Bring Back the Spaghetti Western With New LP, Nel Cuore Di Una Terra Selvaggia

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Ian Wayne’s New Album is a Cynical Delight

Photo by Julian Master Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The cynicism of Ian Wayne’s new album is evident from its title. A Place Where Nothing Matters is out today and deals with hopelessness and disinterest via unique songwriting that feels more like poetry than lyrics. This LP follows his lofi At Home EP from last summer, which itself was a reinvention of his career; he … Continue reading Ian Wayne’s New Album is a Cynical Delight

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The eponymous record from KNIGHTSTOWN is steel-clad and sensitive

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Human memory is selective, favoring joyous moments in the margins of our lives. Why else would we buy the picture of our goofy faces on a roller coaster or bother with nature photography? We crave the butterflies that fill our bellies on momentous occasions, and KNIGHTSTOWN, also known as Michael Aston, has found a way to … Continue reading The eponymous record from KNIGHTSTOWN is steel-clad and sensitive

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THE WLDLFE shake off their insecurities on their new LP, I’m Not Worried Anymore

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  I’m Not Worried Anymore is certainly danceable, if rather predictable: eleven tracks with shallow layers, but layers nonetheless, that delve into friendship, life, and love. The album opens on one of its highest octane tracks, ‘Headache,’ setting a high bar that is consistently met by the band’s infectious production. Other tracks from the album are nearly … Continue reading THE WLDLFE shake off their insecurities on their new LP, I’m Not Worried Anymore

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Megadead presents melancholy on Benjamin Shaw’s terms

Photo by Aisha Latosski Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  You can cry if it’s your party, but what about when you’re just the guest? Benjamin Shaw encourages you to embrace reclusivity. He’s a musician with many facets, and on his new album, Megadead, he puts his left-field gloom to work. As part of the DIY, bedroom producer scene, Shaw’s biggest statements come … Continue reading Megadead presents melancholy on Benjamin Shaw’s terms

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Find yourself with Isla Craig’s new LP The Becoming

Originally appeared on the 405, view archive article here.  DISCOVERY. A landmark album by Daft Punk. The name of the duo and LP by Rostam and Wesley Miles (of Ra Ra Riot). And the leading cause of existential crises for many other musicians. Today, we’ll reflect upon the journey of Isla Craig.  The Toronto-based artist’s new record is called The Becoming, and encompasses ideas of … Continue reading Find yourself with Isla Craig’s new LP The Becoming

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