Frontperson Sarah Green of LA’s Spare Parts for Broken Hearts called the title of the band’s new single “ironic”—it was a slogan on a bottle of water that stared at her during a pivotal moment in her relationship at the time. ‘Ironic,’ because she ultimately decided to end it. Source: SoundCloud / Spare Parts For Broken Hearts Continue reading
Tag: alt rock
First Annual Future Sounds Festival Celebrates Soul at the Historic Baker Street Viaduct
CAPYAC (foreground). Photo by Hernan Sanchez. Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The Viaduct is one of the oldest thoroughfares in the city, with a long history, especially relative to LA’s short memory. It is practically a living venue, constantly changing moods as the sun sets and as the energy of the crowd grows. The Metro zipped by throughout the night, which was just another indication … Continue reading First Annual Future Sounds Festival Celebrates Soul at the Historic Baker Street Viaduct
An artist known as Wet Leather released a song called “Party,” and I thought I knew what to expect, but the video by these New Yorkers sure does surprise. Continue reading
The sea serves as a sinister blue metaphor in the music video to accompany “Waiting” by Rvby My Dear, an enigmatic exploration of alt rock. Waiting by RVBY MY DEAR Continue reading
“Just in Time” by Magpie Blue is a rock and roll journey that constantly builds, and the payoff is thrash-worthy. Source: SoundCloud / Magpie Blue Continue reading
The other day I couldn’t name a single triple album. Have One on Me, sure, but what else? 69 Love Songs…and absolutely nothing else comes to mind. (After googling it later, it became quite apparent how little I know of the Grateful Dead.) Well, KONGOS is about to increase the number of triple albums I’ve heard by 50% when the final volume of their forthcoming LP, … Continue reading
Death, Rebirth, and Russia: A Conversation with Samuel Proffitt
Originally appeared on the 405; view archived article here. Samuel Proffitt’s new EP, Good Death, is the embodiment of introspection. The musician is currently working on a PhD at Brown University for Slavic Studies, and, as he describes in the interview below, he actively incorporates his research into his music. It may sound dense, but in reality, Good Death flutters weightlessly. Every moment is filled … Continue reading Death, Rebirth, and Russia: A Conversation with Samuel Proffitt
Special Lonely oscillate between honey and mud in “Salt,” but they go all-in on a crunchy guitar breakdown. Source: SoundCloud / Special Lonely Continue reading
The two outstretched hands in the art for “Stay” make literal Nicole Jaffe’s lyrical imagery. They overlap, hinting at the song’s purpose—to rectify, or at least attempt it. Source: SoundCloud / Nicole Kiki Jaffe Continue reading
Chelsea Wolfe Leads Us Down “The Mother Road,” Announces New Album and Tour Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. “The Mother Road” sets the tone for Birth of Violence in foreboding fashion. Its grit is amplified by the quiet but firm guitar that gallops under Wolfe’s vocals. It leads a cavalry of drums and horns into an existential battle that only a new Chelsea Wolfe record … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 