Zhao spreads good vibes in new single “Feeling Today”

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Imagine the charm of someone able to ask you how you’re doing and wish you a good day all in the same breath. You have just conjured Zhao, a producer and songwriter from the suburbs of Atlanta. He has been releasing singles methodically, having put out a track called “Car” in the fall and “Meltaway” last … Continue reading Zhao spreads good vibes in new single “Feeling Today”

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