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
Broen make the most of four short minutes with their intricate melodies dancing with the bass. “Lines” is a wild ride, as is the Norwegian band’s recent album, Do You See the Falling Leaves? Continue reading Broen – “Lines”
“Sunglasses” by British art rock outfit, Black Country, New Road, is unhinged. The instrumentation is perfectly restrained as an antidote, making this nine-minute epic one worth repeating. Source: SoundCloud / Black Country, New Road Continue reading
Claire Evans of YACHT called French Vanilla the best band in LA while onstage at the Lodge Rooma couple years ago. And I think this has stuck with me because I wholeheartedly agree; this carefree quartet is bringing on a new era of no wave. “Real or Not” appears on the band’s recent album, How Am I Not Myself?; buy it on Bandcamp. How Am I … Continue reading
Though it may not require the magic(ks) demonstrated in the music video, People Club encourage us to strive to be our best in their recent single, “Better.” Continue reading
Now the solo project of Jason Demayo, Street Joy is back with its first new music in two years. One of the recent singles is the “I Want Your Love,” which will appear on a forthcoming EP. Continue reading
Get in your daily workout with the aid of Mauno and the music video for “Really Really.” It is the opening song on their new album, Really Well, due out August 2; pre-order. Really Well by Mauno Continue reading
The dismissive rock band Sure Sure has another new single out, “Warm Aniimal.” This one’s pulled from a forthcoming EP of the same name. Get into the groove. Source: SoundCloud / Sure Sure Continue reading
sawdustandgin: For a video as pastel and quirky as this one, Look Vibrant sure does know how to tackle some heavier subjects. Self-doubt plagues this track’s inner dialogue, and yet its confident art rock sound has me coming back for more. The band will release their new album, The Up Here Place, on 3/15; pre-order. The Up Here Place by Look Vibrant My Favorite Music … Continue reading
Firestations recite the tried-and-true excuses that people give abusers every time a new role model falls under accusations of misconduct. Rethink the excuses and think for yourself. ‘The Year Dot’ Album by Firestations Continue reading
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