listed alphabetically, #11–30 The Japanese House –-Good At Falling buy Good At Falling | SnG coverage | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp — Shannon Lay – August buy August | SnG coverage | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp August by Shannon Lay — Men I Trust – Oncle Jazz buy Oncle Jazz | SnG coverage | … Continue reading Best Albums of 2019, pt.2
Originally appeared on LADYGUNN. The latest tune from the LA-based band, comprised of Rebeca Arango and Doug Walters (aka Grey Goon), comes after they took an accidental year-long break from releasing. As Arango describes in our interview below, the hiatus came out of indecision rather than lack of music—they still played shows, where they were able to show off their new material. The bountiful harmonies … Continue reading Explore Sugary Existentialism With Oddnesse’s Rebeca Arango
I am a sucker for the soft whimsy that Pearla embodies so well. “Daydream,” a cut from her forthcoming record, melts together dream pop and poignant indie pop in a way that warrants a larger-than-life dandelion (as seen in the album art). Look out for Quilting and Other Activities September 6; pre-order. Daydream by Pearla Continue reading
Reassuring bedroom pop. Source: SoundCloud / ackerman Continue reading
Lower Dens Announce the Competition LP Alongside Pleading New Single, “I Drive” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Lower Dens is a reliably erratic band. Its danceable indie pop sound has propelled the act for the past nine years, and now the Baltimore-based artist is gearing up for another album release; The Competition is his latest effort, due out September 6th on Ribbon. New single “I … Continue reading
Hush Pup illustrate their ethereal single, “The Hours,” with a friendly, floral palette. Continue reading
Norway’s Misty Coast exploit a “Loophole” in meta new video Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. If you have ever seen a film where characters take acid, you know the kind of psychedelia that Misty Coast, a Norwegian duo, is known for. They recently put out their sophomore album, Melodaze, which they described as their “Berlin rebel album,” after spending time amid … Continue reading
Some shows make meteoric impacts on my life, and the Men I Trust + Anemone show at the Echoplex from earlier this year was certainly one of them. I had not heard Anemone upon walking into the venue that night, but now, after participating in their raucous dance party, I believe in them wholly. Watch the video for their fiercely independent single, “Daffodils.” Continue reading
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited … Continue reading Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited patiently … Continue reading Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration
Sawdust & Gin 