Reach inner peace with Partials’ “Fear of Silence” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Silence is one of the most compelling sounds, or lack thereof. It can make us more sensitive to, paranoid even, other sounds. When the loudest sounds come from your own head, then the paranoia turns inward. Partials sing about their own tortured relationship with silence in their newest … Continue reading
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Alexander Vincent’s debut single is a glorious, glitchy first impression
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. If you heard that the drummer for Magic!–the band that found fame with their seemingly ubiquitous 2014 single, “Rude!”–had a new project, you probably wouldn’t expect to hear it compared to the likes of Radiohead and Sam Smith. Yet that’s exactly who comes to mind when listening to Alexander Vincent’s newest single, “I Won’t.” Read more. … Continue reading Alexander Vincent’s debut single is a glorious, glitchy first impression
“Let’s not with all the pretense babe,” Lizzie Loveless, née Lieberson, sings with trepidation on her debut single, “You Don’t Know.” This will be a project separate from TEEN, which she does with her sisters. Source: SoundCloud / Lizzie Loveless Continue reading
This clip is a video within a video within a video, with at most three scenes superimposed onto one another, all with their own not-so-quiet support of inaction. My favorite might be the footage of a scooter endlessly looping a roundabout. No better way to do nothing while doing something than by doing it in an infinite circle. Standards Vol 1 by ROOS Continue reading
Ah yes, celluloid: the sixth food group, third gender, and god. “The worst of the worst Is the work of the bodily fluidsIt’s a curse, it’s a curseHave mercy on us humans” Continue reading
I wrote about Denitia’s newest single, “Special,” a few weeks back, which gave me a chance to visit some of her other music, too. She has such a rich back catalogue, and it feels like a shame to continue moving forward when I don’t feel like I’ve thoroughly appreciated her older material. In that spirit, here is a great music video for the joint single, “Bound To … Continue reading
With hints of Pixx’s pop defiance, Praa recites the chorus for “Do It All Again” without apology. Continue reading
October’s Child Erupts in New Video for “Lava” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Volcanoes are part of a subset of natural wonders that can become natural disasters in an instant. Luckily, there are many ways to predict an eruption, so rarely is it a total surprise, unless you just weren’t paying attention. The latest single from October’s Child proves that they’re paying attention, even if the … Continue reading
Joy Autumn’s Gentle New Single Reflects Upon Hollywood’s Club Culture Originally premiered on LA Weekly. After moving to Los Angeles, Joy Autumn became jaded by her proximity to fame. She fell into “afterparty culture,” indulging in all her vices until loneliness found her. “I was so busy not making it in Hollywood that I forgot the reason why I created music in the first place,” … Continue reading
This minimal pop track suddenly explodes with vibrant basslines and strings. Source: SoundCloud / hannah epperson Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 