In Mich Cota’s clip for “Kijà / Care,” traditionalism is subverted. The featured dancers are part of a spectrum of races, creeds, and identities, directly fighting the symbolic oppression of the brick wall behind them. The barrier surrounds a convent in Montreal, which the band describes as “harbour[ing] a religion that attempts to suppress and erase Aboriginal peoples lives.” Mich Cota, then, fights power with power. Kijà … Continue reading
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Traverse mystic landscapes in Kan Wakan’s new clip for “Effigy” + “I Would (Reprise)”
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Music by Kan Wakan inspires feelings of wonder. Nature and spirituality seem to mingle on Phantasmagoria vol. 1, and in his new video, that sentiment is taken literally. There isn’t much left to learn about the planet that satellites haven’t revealed, but with the imagination of a child, you can traverse all sorts of unknown terrain. … Continue reading Traverse mystic landscapes in Kan Wakan’s new clip for “Effigy” + “I Would (Reprise)”
Prove Your Devotion with Empress Of’s New Single “Love For Me” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. A few years ago, LA native Lorely Rodriguez, also known as Empress Of, released her debut record to indie acclaim. In the time since, it seems as though she has been constantly working on new material, putting out a couple of bold solo tracks and collaborating with Blood Orange (whom … Continue reading
Float along the “Canyon Walls” with Koresma’s new single
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Where there’s smooth topography, there was once a graceful river to carve it. It takes hundreds of years for water to chip away at craggy rock edges and become the formations that we know today, but it only takes a moment to strike a passerby with awe. Koresma, né Ryan Lindberg, channeled the majesty of natural … Continue reading Float along the “Canyon Walls” with Koresma’s new single
The eponymous record from KNIGHTSTOWN is steel-clad and sensitive
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Human memory is selective, favoring joyous moments in the margins of our lives. Why else would we buy the picture of our goofy faces on a roller coaster or bother with nature photography? We crave the butterflies that fill our bellies on momentous occasions, and KNIGHTSTOWN, also known as Michael Aston, has found a way to … Continue reading The eponymous record from KNIGHTSTOWN is steel-clad and sensitive
This calm, buzzing single is the first from cln’s debut record. This has been a long time coming and marks a fresh perspective for the artist: “I was in a musical rut for a little while – making music that wasn’t exciting or challenging. I realised that I was trying way too hard to fit into a certain sound or genre. I decided to go … Continue reading
Bass and brass accentuate Bels Lontano’s cerebral new single. Source: SoundCloud / Le Visiteur Online Continue reading
Gentle guitar tones aid in ag.’s search for a path home. Continue reading
Vignettes of Robert Summerfield, aka ESCHES, shift around the frame like the song’s namesake in the music video for “Nomads.” Continue reading
Production is dreamy and intimate on JEFFE’s new single. Source: SoundCloud / JEFFE Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 