Neon Prayers reckons with his thoughts on new single “Incomplete”

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  What completes you? It may be music, hence your interest in this article, or it may be any number of other infinite possibilities. Perhaps it would be easier to think of how you feel incomplete, and work your way backward to figure it out. When we self-reflect, our internal biases may root against us, and so … Continue reading Neon Prayers reckons with his thoughts on new single “Incomplete”

Sweden’s Sophomore puts together a “Mosaic” of sound and color

Originally appeared on the 405; view archived article here.  The more self-made music videos I come across, the more I realize the incredible impact of Norman McLaren. He was notable filmmaker for the National Film Board of Canada who grew to prominence in the 1970s, though he had been active even thirty years prior to that era. In collaboration with Evelyn Lambert, McLaren created a … Continue reading Sweden’s Sophomore puts together a “Mosaic” of sound and color

The video may be grounded in reality, but the song itself feels like a fantasy sequence set two hundred years in the future. “Apollo” was one of several new singles released last year from the British musician, including “Someone Else” and “Hearts.” Continue reading

Over the course of seven years, Mike Simonetti made an impact as owner of Italians Do It Better Records. Solipsism is a collection of songs that he created between 2006 and 2013, honoring his time at the label before heading over to 2MR and Pale Blue. Simonetti has made waves his entire career; listen to all of Solipsism on Bandcamp.  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

Best Albums of 2018, part 4

#11-30, listed alphabetically Conner Simmons – Guymon, Oklahoma buy album | Twitter | Soundcloud | Bandcamp SOPHIE – Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud Leon Vynehall – Nothing is Still buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Winter – Ethereality SnG coverage | buy album | … Continue reading Best Albums of 2018, part 4

Best Albums of 2018, part 3

#11-30, listed alphabetically Mazut  – Atlas SnG features | buy album | Facebook | Bandcamp Atlas by Mazut Middle Kids – Lost Friends SnG features | buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Lost Friends by Middle Kids noname – Room 25 buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Phantastic Ferniture – … Continue reading Best Albums of 2018, part 3