Flaws’ weakness is his strength on “All We Are” Originally appeared on the 405.  If you were to ask Dutch producer Daan Havenith to name his biggest flaw, he may point to his newest single and say his lyrics: “Like most of my songs, ‘All We Are’ was inspired by a feeling that couldn’t really be put into words.” Yet, the effect on certain lines … Continue reading

DYAN recognizes that “Cycling Trivialities” has a universal sentiment, but that for each listener, it poses a unique share of experiences, so the cover simply made thematic sense. “…it’s mirrored back in this cover from a different perspective. Saying, yeah, well, you too, right?“ Source: SoundCloud / DYAN Continue reading

Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Saying that Kira May’s new album is an experience sells it short. The Toronto-based artist first made a mark with her debut Health EP, which earned praise for its prominent use of looped vocals, able to create soaring soundscapes with some accompaniment on guitar and percussion. Her new record, due out this Friday, uses these techniques … Continue reading Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense

LANKS overcomes his quarter-life crises in ‘twentyseven’ video

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In this era of virtually limitless connectivity at our fingertips, mid-life crises are happening earlier and earlier. Some have even taken to renaming them quarter-life crises as they have been prevalent among 20-something millennials recently. Australia’s Will Cuming, known by his stage name LANKS, is no stranger to the feeling; today he released his eagerly awaited … Continue reading LANKS overcomes his quarter-life crises in ‘twentyseven’ video