Forest Swords put out a new record back in May titled Compassion, and new singles “Congregate” and “Free” are the latest tracks from that studio session to be released. The former features experimental vocal chants as melodies and compressed hisses for percussion, and together the track becomes remarkably meditative. All proceeds go to ongoing and future aid work in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Mexico, … Continue reading
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M.Grig has created one of the best ambient-leaning records of the year, with gentle folk melodies tugging at your heartstrings. The full album can be heard and purchased on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / Other Songs Continue reading
The Blow are white hot in the lead-up to their album release next Friday, and “The Woman You Want Her To Be” is no different. “She’ll be the woman you want her to be,” especially if you want her to fail. This song seems to resonate today especially, on the release date of Hillary Clinton’s new book; whatever your political affiliations, you cannot deny the pervasive … Continue reading
HDLSS Dumb It Down With Nuanced Complexity
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. We currently live in a culture of rabid misinformation. Talking heads try to convince us that our feelings are equivalent to facts. Truth is virtually meaningless. It will take decades to confront and undo these issues, and in all likelihood they will never actually be eradicated. And yet we still must fight, through whatever action we can. Artists have been … Continue reading HDLSS Dumb It Down With Nuanced Complexity
NVDES Bare All on La NVDITÉ Vol 1
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. NVDES is an art collective based in LA, comprised of Josh Ocean, Madi Diaz and Sam Van Vleet, who convene in “Vibe City, Utah,” also known as Ocean’s living room. With NVDES, he can jam and experiment; it is a departure from his other band, Ghost Beach, who create high energy, structured pop. Ocean explained, “the goal of my … Continue reading NVDES Bare All on La NVDITÉ Vol 1
NVDES Bare All on La NVDITÉ Vol 1
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. NVDES is an art collective based in LA, comprised of Josh Ocean, Madi Diaz and Sam Van Vleet, who convene in “Vibe City, Utah,” also known as Ocean’s living room. With NVDES, he can jam and experiment; it is a departure from his other band, Ghost Beach, who create high energy, structured pop. Ocean explained, “the goal of my new … Continue reading NVDES Bare All on La NVDITÉ Vol 1
sawdustandgin: Happiness that is literally contagious. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Missed Month, the new record from New Tendencies was borne of a series of synth experiments. Low hums and soothing tics define this track, “Thursday.” Buy the full mini-LP on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / New Tendencies Continue reading
Experimental beats layer the upcoming release from Ian Chang, titled Spiritual Leader. It officially comes out 9/22, but you can pre-order now. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 