New Single “Prophet” Creates More Anticipation for King Princess to Be Crowned as Cheap Queen Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The year’s most anticipated debut record is coming from King Princess, though it still does not have a release date. But Cheap Queen, as it will be called, is already stacking up to be a memorable one, with now its third single revealed ahead of … Continue reading
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Rey Villalobos moves methodically in “Breathe,” channeling Portishead. When he exhales, a trail of smoke escapes. “Breathe, breatheLet’s get high” Source: Bandcamp 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
Trumpets accent “All We Want Anymore,” Stone Irr’s ballad about, as it turns out, songwriting itself. Source: SoundCloud / Darling Recordings Continue reading
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
James Supercave Celebrate New Single, “Falling,” on the Heels of the Band’s January EP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Judging by the bassline of the new song and their January EP, Alarm Will Sound, James Supercave has matured into a smooth rock group comparable to Unknown Mortal Orchestra. They have always had a fun edge, producing energetic songs since 2012, but now their sound is … Continue reading
Can’t Shake the Grooves in Wolf Bay’s New Single
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. You know Wolf Bay as a skilled rocker, with agile fingers that soar across the fretboard. Yet his new single “Shakin’ You Off”, mixed by Grey Goon and engineered and produced by Dean Passarella himself (aka Wolf Bay), may not be quite what you’re expecting—it’s a smooth, R&B number. Overall, it is not as much of a leap from his … Continue reading Can’t Shake the Grooves in Wolf Bay’s New Single
sngalbums: Ioanna Gika Releases Godly New LP, Thalassa Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. When we cannot fathom a situation on our dying planet, in our finite lives, we turn to the gods. Los Angeles musician and songwriter, Ioanna Gika (formerly of Io Echo) just released her new LP named after the goddess of the sea: Thalassa. The title track itself is relatively short, but the … Continue reading
Alex Lilly Confronts Ambivalence on 2% Milk
Photo Credit: David Black Originally appeared on Irvine Weekly. Alex Lilly’s new album is called 2% Milk, but she would never touch the stuff. “I’m trying to drink less [of it]…But when I do have milk I definitely have whole milk.” Two percent is just watered down anyway. It reflects a part of society that bothers her; throughout our conversation on a frigid afternoon at … Continue reading Alex Lilly Confronts Ambivalence on 2% Milk
Ioanna Gika Releases Godly New LP, Thalassa
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. When we cannot fathom a situation on our dying planet, in our finite lives, we turn to the gods. Los Angeles musician and songwriter, Ioanna Gika (formerly of Io Echo) just released her new LP named after the goddess of the sea: Thalassa. The title track itself is relatively short, but the jaunt leaps from the mortal world to Elysium, … Continue reading Ioanna Gika Releases Godly New LP, Thalassa
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