SNG29 – Esperanza Spalding, alt-J

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Like their name suggests, Lean Year doesn’t come with any frills. And you won’t need them, given how thoughtful their new single, “Come and See” feels. It will appear on their forthcoming eponymous record, out 10/20 on Western Vinyl; pre-order. Source: SoundCloud / Western Vinyl Continue reading

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If ever you find yourself in a sudden physical confrontation, just do like the characters in Simen Mitlid’s video and dance it off. Everything is the Same is out now. Continue reading

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Halloween is approaching, so it makes sense that Marlon Williams has returned with a new song about that very holiday. In fact, the origin of the story is local; last year, Williams visited the Ace Hotel to hear the LA Opera perform a live score to Nosferatu. He dressed up for the occasion as “the spindly creep himself,” and stood out like a sore thumb among … Continue reading

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When sharing “Yellow Bird” initially, Ben Stevenson explained that the song is about liberation. You can hear the freedom in his deliberate strums and soft vocals. The track appears on his upcoming LP, Cara Cara, due out 9/22 on Culvert Music. Source: SoundCloud / Ben Stevenson Continue reading

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The Weather Station’s new single is evocative and kinetic, a promising look at her upcoming self-titled record, due out 10/6 on Paradise of Bachelors. Pre-order. Continue reading

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The guitar work by Holy Oak, mixed as distinctly as it is on “Dead Time,” sets apart his new record, Second Son, out now. Listen to the full album on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Holy Oak Continue reading

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Forgiveness and doubt plague Midnight Vesta’s single “Second Chances,” an excerpt from their new LP called, Seconds; grab it on Bandcamp today. Continue reading

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Front Porch Lights’ name evokes a comforting familiarity, and their music is appropriately warm. “Go On Ahead” is the title track from their newest EP, due out 6/9. Source: SoundCloud / Front Porch Lights Continue reading

sawdustandginMay 22, 2017March 12, 2021Leave a comment

Album Reviews, Zines

Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, the … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

sawdustandginMay 10, 2017May 27, 2021Leave a comment

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SNG29 – Esperanza Spalding, alt-J

Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home