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Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life

Originally appeared on the 405. A mustachioed Duncan Nielsen is the mind behind DONCAT, having begun the project about six years ago. His last full-length effort was called Easy Cowboy, which demonstrated a more pastoral take on his evocative style of indie rock. Preservation may be more succinct than its predecessor but the emotion it channels is arguably more potent, once again able to subtly … Continue reading Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life

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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

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Wanted to shine a spotlight on Benjamin Lazar Davis starting with his collaboration with Kimbra, “Right Direction.” It’s confident and purposeful, with just the right amount of melancholy. Another version of the track will appear on Kimbra’s forthcoming LP and I can see her building a bigger melody out of the shimmering keys that underscore the namesake lyrics, though we’ll have to wait until Primal Heart drops … Continue reading

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