Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity.  Read more.  Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity.  Read more.  Aldous Harding | website … Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo

Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Nothing says intimacy quite like watching your favorites perform solo sets in a sparsely filled room with near-complete silence, save for the music of course. This was the case at the criminally under-attended show at Resident this past Tuesday night, showcasing newly local songwriter Meg Duffy as Hand Habits and Tim Darcy, … Continue reading Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits

Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits Mesmerize Audiences at Resident

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Nothing says intimacy quite like watching your favorites perform solo sets in a sparsely filled room with near-complete silence, save for the music of course. This was the case at the criminally under-attended show at Resident this past Tuesday night, showcasing newly local songwriter Meg Duffy as Hand Habits and Tim Darcy, performing … Continue reading Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits Mesmerize Audiences at Resident

vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker.  Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for “voice” and often band shorthand for “vocals,” doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker.  Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for “voice” and often band shorthand for “vocals,” doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder and … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  By the time Julia Jacklin came on, the Bootleg had filled significantly, and everyone was enjoying themselves. Having already heard her perform a solo acoustic set, it was satisfying to finally hear her now with a full band. The couple next to me seemed to have unlimited access to beer and was … Continue reading Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater

Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  By the time Julia Jacklin came on, the Bootleg had filled significantly, and everyone was enjoying themselves. Having already heard her perform a solo acoustic set, it was satisfying to finally hear her now with a full band. The couple next to me seemed to have unlimited access to beer and was making … Continue reading Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater

Lauren Ruth Ward Leads a Fierce Galentine’s Day Celebration

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Lauren Ruth Ward’s grand finale was one worth waiting for. Though they were persistent throughout most of the earlier acts, she did not allow production issues to dampen the wonder of her live set. She ended up abandoning a guitar during a song due to the feedback, and used the time to dance like the provocative chanteuse that she … Continue reading Lauren Ruth Ward Leads a Fierce Galentine’s Day Celebration

Lauren Ruth Ward Leads a Fierce Galentine’s Day Celebration

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Lauren Ruth Ward’s grand finale was one worth waiting for. Though they were persistent throughout most of the earlier acts, she did not allow production issues to dampen the wonder of her live set. She ended up abandoning a guitar during a song due to the feedback, and used the time to dance like the provocative chanteuse that she is. … Continue reading Lauren Ruth Ward Leads a Fierce Galentine’s Day Celebration