Bird-watching with Pizzagirl ahead of his debut EP release Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Part bird-watching anthem, part despondent bedroom pop jam, the latest cut from Pizzagirl is simply put, a delight. The Liverpool-based musician is a one-man operation, with 19-year-old Liam Brown handling all the production and press photos taken by his mum (and credited to pizzamum). Without anyone to … Continue reading
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Cloud wallows in sensitivity while celebrating life on Plays with Fire
Photo Credit: Carson Lund Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. When you play with fire, you’re supposed to get burned. But what if you’re careful with fire? Even when handling flames with your most serious demeanor, it’s still possible to get hurt. At least, that’s what can be learned from Cloud’s sensitive and joyous new album. On the band’s nine-track effort titled … Continue reading Cloud wallows in sensitivity while celebrating life on Plays with Fire
Married duo The Creachies recently released a quirky bedroom pop self-titled record. “No It Couldn’t Be” is one of the duets, and also one of the more sentimental songs from the LP. Other tracks include the party-til-you-drop anthem “Not Never And” as well as the not-at-all-self-conscious “Do You Think I’m Interesting?” Grab the album on Bandcamp today. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Last month I tried to summarize all the reasons to feel moved by Via Intercom’s late 2017 LP, Buzz Buzz Buzz Vertigo, but after the article was written, I couldn’t help but feel that I had left so much out. Overall, I still believe that it is one of the best records about youth that I have ever felt I personally could relate to. “The Photographer” … Continue reading
Shifting, wavy melodies are squeezed into Jon Coyle’s new solo DIY ditty, “Chazy.” He’ll be putting out an EP featuring this and “Fun & Levitating” will drop later this month, with all proceeds going to the National Organization for Women. Keep an eye on his Bandcamp page for updates. Continue reading
By the logic of Peacock Affect, we all contribute something beautiful to the world, though our times to bloom vary. Listen to this and hidden b-side “Nothing’s Perfect And I’m Nothing” on YouTube. Source: SoundCloud / Peacock Affect Continue reading
Cosmic Cruelty Becomes a Peerless Depiction of Grief on L’Rain’s Self-Titled Mixtape
sngalbums: I played a mix of all my favorite albums from this year at a party a few weeks ago, and L’Rain ended up being the crowd favorite. Something about the swirling and looping of beats and drums and vocals grabs your attention without you even realizing. This record has been called experimental, though in all honesty there couldn’t be a more perfect representation of … Continue reading Cosmic Cruelty Becomes a Peerless Depiction of Grief on L’Rain’s Self-Titled Mixtape
Cosmic Cruelty Becomes a Peerless Depiction of Grief on L’Rain’s Self-Titled Mixtape
I played a mix of all my favorite albums from this year at a party a few weeks ago, and L’Rain ended up being the crowd favorite. Something about the swirling and looping of beats and drums and vocals grabs your attention without you even realizing. This record has been called experimental, though in all honesty there couldn’t be a more perfect representation of rhythm … Continue reading Cosmic Cruelty Becomes a Peerless Depiction of Grief on L’Rain’s Self-Titled Mixtape
Respect your elders! As Alex Rose admits, their wisdom comes in their experience, having figured out life long before us. Grandmothers by Alex Rose Continue reading
Benibu drives progress through his new charity project
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Climate change is real. I live in Los Angeles where only a handful of miles from me in any direction, wildfires are raging because of unseasonably warm temperatures amid still-dry brush from California’s severe drought; I also used to live in Miami, Florida, a city that is rapidly sinking into the ocean as ice caps melt … Continue reading Benibu drives progress through his new charity project
Sawdust & Gin 