1. Madeline Kenney – ”Cut Me Off” The discography of Madeline Kenney contains multitudes. You don’t need to find every detail in order to enjoy the music. Her sophomore LP came out this year to a swell of support that seemed to follow me around; I encountered songs from Perfect Shapes on other blogs I love, well-circulated playlists, and even through the speakers at a … Continue reading Favorite Music Videos of 2018: 1. Madeline Kenney
sawdustandgin: The mystery in DUVV’s video lies in whom she is speaking to. It begins as a salute to the big man upstairs, but devolves into shining electro pop for the sinning masses. “Intro” and “For You” appear on DUVV’s With You In Mind mixtape, which you can listen to in full on Soundcloud. My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 2. DUVV – “Intro + For You” Continue reading
sawdustandgin: The sensitive illustrations that make up “7×7,″ framed by the cosmos as if projected directly onto a starlit sky, aptly complement the beauty of Fairhzael’s track. My Favorite Music Videos 2018 3. Fairhazel – “7×7″ 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
sawdustandgin: Close Counters Present: a PSA about cigarettes and lung cancer, but it’s genuinely a lot of fun. Until it isn’t. And then in denial, it’s fun once more, but only for a limited time. My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 5. Close Counters – “Soulacoasta” Continue reading
sawdustandgin: Buzzy Lee relies on dim fluorescent lights for illumination, but she’ll find what she’s looking for with her own wisdom. Resting in front of the fridge had to have been refreshing, though. My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 6. Buzzy Lee – Coolhand Continue reading
sawdustandgin: LA mass transit never looked so stylish as it does in Wiinston’s new music video for “Rosa.” My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 7. Wiinston – “Rosa” Continue reading
sawdustandgin: Alexander Vincent’s Liberation Originally appeared on LA Weekly. The newest single from Alexander Vincent, né Alex Tanas, features only seven words: “I know I’ve got to free myself.” Those lyrics, coupled with thunderous percussion, make it his mission statement. As a solo artist, he seeks liberation. “Free Myself” is just a sample of the majesty of Alexander Vincent, embracing vulnerabilities within himself and connecting … Continue reading
sawdustandgin: I didn’t realize I had missed this particular hey! dw video from last fall, but it’s never too late to bask in its conspicuous eroticism. My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 9. hey dw! – “Things I Do” Continue reading
sawdustandgin: For Esmé’s new power pop single goes all-in on the mouth motif, and doesn’t ever feel obvious or trite. Not even as juice from a blood orange drips down her chin. My Favorite Music VIdeos of 2018 10. For Esmé – “Doubtmouth” Continue reading
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