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Zoe Sky Jordan covers her dad’s breezy tune, “Marina Del Rey”

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Not all covers are created equal, but today’s video premiere exceeds expectations. Marc Jordan was a songwriter for several household names, such as Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, and Rod Stewart. He made some original tunes of his own, and one in particular still rides down the Pacific Coast Highway today. His daughter, Zoe Sky Jordan, now … Continue reading Zoe Sky Jordan covers her dad’s breezy tune, “Marina Del Rey”

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Interviews

Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Graham’s New Psych Rock Venture

Photo by Michael Haight Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The summer of love inspires much of today’s indie rock world, but few contemporary bands manage to achieve what Dream Phases has set out to. The fairly new psych rock outfit is led by Brandon Graham, supported by his brother Shane and frequent collaborator Keveen Baudouin; their Harvard and Stone residency last January marked their debut as … Continue reading Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Graham’s New Psych Rock Venture

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The Fifth, Freya’s forthcoming record, features art that looks upward at a barred stained glass window. The light reflects beautifully on the wall, but the stairwell appears infinite and unattainable. The lead single from the album creates a parallel sense of yearning through dreamy reverb and buried vocals. Pre-order The Fifth on Bandcamp.  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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Album Reviews, Interviews, Zines

A Hazy Shade of Winter

Photo by Jeff Leeds Cohn Originally appeared on LA Weekly. Though Winter advocates indulging in all forms of childlike ideation, what she sees in music is not strictly daydreams. She experiences synesthesia, where sounds are perceived as colors when the frequencies reach her brain. It contributes to her vivid life, which she views with unrelenting optimism. Winter goes through color phases, most recently having been … Continue reading A Hazy Shade of Winter

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Oddnesse Leave Old Feelings Behind in Illuminating New Video for “I Used To” Originally appeared on LA Weekly.  The trips inspired the dreamy indie rock single “I Used To,” whose luminous video treatment debuts today. Arango paces a stylish set as lights flicker on around her. Aside from revealing her band all in crisp button-downs, it draws a parallel to her own personal illumination. Read … Continue reading

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Zines

Teen Ravine glow in their new clip for “Hall of Horrors”

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Toronto-based duo Teen Ravine are gearing up to put out their debut LP, and have a new video for their soft indie rock single ‘Hall of Horrors’ to share ahead of its release. The song was written when both bandmates were re-adjusting to the outside world: one was acclimating to life outside a dark room, where … Continue reading Teen Ravine glow in their new clip for “Hall of Horrors”

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Kick It With Oddnesse in new Video for “Are You Down” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  There is nothing sexier than having standards. They prove that you have enough self-confidence to know what you want out of a relationship. On the single, ‘Are You Down’, Oddnesse singer and songwriter Rebeca Arango outlines her own desires for a potential suitor, but her world … Continue reading

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