A girl and a synth walk into a bar, and nine months after that night of passion, this song was born. It touches on environmentalism, the housing crisis, and even orgies, aka the typical tenets of a millennial lifestyle such as my own. The new record from The Blow comes out 9/22; why not support their Pledge drive? Source: SoundCloud / The Blow Continue reading
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Is it music, performance art, or just an exhilarating experiment? According to grej, the artist behind the project, it is “a four part project where each musical work navigates through a physical and emotive journey that features manipulated cymbals and a Roland Juno synthesizer.” Get your first taste of the release in the video for “Part 3,” above. Pre-order i/Variations on Bandcamp; it will be out 7/28. Continue reading
Space funk for the weary. Grab the full Space Papi EP on Bandcamp today. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico
sngshows: Jenny Hval Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jason Lindley. If you’ve not yet been to the Broad downtown, consider a visit this summer at an installment of the aptly titled Summer Happenings at the Broad. The museum currently features a number of notable exhibits, including Jeff Koons with those picturesque tulips and Michael Jackson and Bubbles; several pieces by … Continue reading Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico
A deliberate distraction. Source: SoundCloud / Spinman Finn & Death2theLoop Continue reading
Somasu has just released a new EP, From the Water, with as much abstract influence in his lyrics as can be found in the cover art. All the vibes on this tape are positive, a pleasant change of pace from the weight of most rap that comes out in our politically charged times. Listen to the smooth “Gabi” above, but tune into the rest of the … Continue reading
Ought’s Tim Darcy Pushes New Boundaries on Solo LP, Saturday Night
Read the full interview on Grimy Goods. Drawing from his deep reservoir of talent, Tim Darcy is a Renaissance man by any estimation. He is best known as the lead singer for the Montreal-based rock band, Ought, whose last album came out two years ago. It was around this time that Darcy began the process of writing for his debut solo record, Saturday Night, out … Continue reading Ought’s Tim Darcy Pushes New Boundaries on Solo LP, Saturday Night
There is only one word that can describe Benjamin Munoz’s new EP: pure. Watch the video for the title track above, and slide Munoz a few dollars to pick up the EP today. Continue reading
‘Supergirl’ sounds like an empty muse, but the new track from Quiet Boy is careful and deliberate, from its imposing electronic backbone to the accompanying ominous film clip. Continue reading
vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker. Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for “voice” and often band shorthand for “vocals,” doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance
Sawdust & Gin 