No Joy – “Bugland”
“Bugland” and the album named after it are a perfect fit for the end of the summer. No Joy | order Bugland | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading No Joy – “Bugland”
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Grizzly Bear Ventures Out of the Woods
Though frontman Ed Droste has called Los Angeles home for years now, Grizzly Bear as a band never considered this city their ‘base.’ But each member has lived in LA at some point in their lives. So, “[t]his is kind of a hometown show for all of us,” declared Daniel Rossen…or maybe it was Ed. Admittedly my notes from their recent show at the Shrine … Continue reading Grizzly Bear Ventures Out of the Woods
Ashkan Shafiei – “Hunter”
Sensual percussive staccato. Ashkan Shafiei | buy Hunter | website | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Bandcamp Continue reading Ashkan Shafiei – “Hunter”
The Light of Smiles by Gary Wright
Yet another dollar-bin classic, certified by Amoeba: Light of Smiles is peak late-career Gary Wright, delivering on hooky pop masterpieces while centering his songwriting around Paramahansa Yogananda. Continue reading The Light of Smiles by Gary Wright
Ghost Car – “Selfish, Spoiled”
London’s Ghost Car are preparing for an album release in October, and it’s shaping up to be a fun, punk caper. Their latest video, for “Selfish, Spoiled” is a hysterically gaudy satire. In fact, the more I watched it, the more sick I felt. I love the eat-the-rich philosophy, but honestly, if we let them ingest as many toxic and inedible things as in this … Continue reading Ghost Car – “Selfish, Spoiled”
SOHN – “Life Behind Glass”
The new SOHN record is as smooth as unblemished glass. And “Life Behind” it embraces sensuality with such casual confidence. SOHN | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify | Soundcloud Continue reading SOHN – “Life Behind Glass”
NNAMDï – “Anti”
This video is so silly that it almost feels like it’s trying to hide the vulnerability of the song. I could wax poetic about an allegory that I glean…from the circumstances NNAMDï finds himself in, where his life of humiliation is all meant to attain the same as a white man, but the world is stacked against him. No one else sees the monster that … Continue reading NNAMDï – “Anti”
Illuminati Hotties’ Release Mesmeric Single “Threatening Each Other Re: Capitalism” Ahead of Tour Supporting Death Cab For Cutie
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photo credit: Lissyelle Laricchia. As we near the release date for their new album, Let Me Do One More, illuminati hotties deliver a new slow-burning single. The local tenderpunk band, helmed by Sarah Tudzin, recently announced a tour accompanying Death Cab For Cutie, as well as a local show at Zebulon to celebrate the new record. The unhurried new track “Threatening Each Other Re: … Continue reading Illuminati Hotties’ Release Mesmeric Single “Threatening Each Other Re: Capitalism” Ahead of Tour Supporting Death Cab For Cutie
Torii Wolf Bares Their Teeth (and Soul) on Splendid Ten Billion Years EP
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Fans of Torii Wolf never have to wait long before the artist releases something new and immediately captivating. Music videos, plenty of one-off singles, and even a 4-track EP with Louymadeabanger all were part of the involuntary lead-up to their new EP; now that it’s out, Ten Billion Years has overshadowed the rest, baring Wolf’s teeth and soul. Read more. Torii Wolf | listen to Ten … Continue reading Torii Wolf Bares Their Teeth (and Soul) on Splendid Ten Billion Years EP
Snarling B-side “Sunny Place For Shady People” Encapsulates Lawrence Rothman’s Anxiety Living In ‘Trump Country’
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. For Lawrence Rothman, existence is political. In the lead-up to the general election last fall, the genderfluid artist was living in Missouri, which they describe as Trump country. The threat of persecution constantly surrounded Rothman, and indirectly gave them the inspiration for “Sunny Place for Shady People,” a b-side featuring Son Little that is not associated with their forthcoming LP; … Continue reading Snarling B-side “Sunny Place For Shady People” Encapsulates Lawrence Rothman’s Anxiety Living In ‘Trump Country’
