This was not an easy article to write. As I prepared, I tried to structure my thoughts but I couldn’t. Much of what you are about to read is essentially stream of consciousness, which was the only way I could have a remotely logical progression of thoughts. Joanna Newsom has set the bar very high for herself. She creates records rich with so much lyrical … Continue reading Contemplating Divers
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. When I walked into the Teragram Ballroom on Saturday, I was greeted by a sole guitarist onstage, with hair completely covering her eyes and nose like a shell. She strained to whisper vocals that more resembled wails into a lonely microphone. Experimental finger-picking guitarist Circuit des Yeux is Julia Holter’s traveling opener … Continue reading No Theatrics Necessary: Julia Holter Enchants at the Teragram Ballroom
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. When I walked into the Teragram Ballroom on Saturday, I was greeted by a sole guitarist onstage, with hair completely covering her eyes and nose like a shell. She strained to whisper vocals that more resembled wails into a lonely microphone. Experimental finger-picking guitarist Circuit des Yeux is Julia Holter’s traveling opener and … Continue reading No Theatrics Necessary: Julia Holter Enchants at the Teragram Ballroom
sngalbums: Over the course of the year, I hear so much music that has been meticulously pored over with a sincerity and precision that could not have been filled with much joy. I assume the payoff is always something worth celebrating, but, at least for me, the work of it makes it feel like the opposite of leisure. And just as you can hear when … Continue reading Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Euclid
Over the course of the year, I hear so much music that has been meticulously pored over with a sincerity and precision that could not have been filled with much joy. I assume the payoff is always something worth celebrating, but, at least for me, the work of it makes it feel like the opposite of leisure. And just as you can hear when someone … Continue reading Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Euclid
An emotional video for a heartfelt track. Continue reading
Deep and haunting single from CTM’s forthcoming mini-album, due out Jan 22. Source: SoundCloud / CTM Continue reading
Floating Points make beautiful experimental electro pop, and I love the glitches in “Nespole.” It’s so calm, but so erratic. Continue reading
I loved this album, Never, especially the videos. See also: MEAL, FALL Continue reading
Just saw Micachu just released a new album, Good Sad Happy Bad. Some of the experimental aspects seem to be diminished, but it’s still the fun brand of grunge that I’ve come to know and love. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 