theautumnroses: Directed by Nick McKinlay and the artist herself, the new video’s colors are soulful, and in its atmosphere hangs a strange, beautiful melancholy. “Don’t Let The Kids Win” is the lyrical title track from the magnetic new album by Sydney’s Julia Jacklin, one out now through Polyvinyl Records. You can buy blue vinyl, CD and digital versions of it here. Continue reading

Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

sngshows: Originally appeared on Thrillcall. Photo above courtesy of Julian Malagon, Refined Grind.  Things got complicated on day two. The start of the day may have been wet, but everything still ran as usual. 2 Live Crew threw a profane pep rally at the indoor Observatory main stage with lots of crowd engagement from the MC and of course the star duo, Fresh Kid Ice and … Continue reading Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

Originally appeared on Thrillcall. Photo above courtesy of Julian Malagon, Refined Grind.  Things got complicated on day two. The start of the day may have been wet, but everything still ran as usual. 2 Live Crew threw a profane pep rally at the indoor Observatory main stage with lots of crowd engagement from the MC and of course the star duo, Fresh Kid Ice and Brother … Continue reading Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

Kishi Bashi Returned to LA for a Joyful and Emotional Show at the Belasco

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Steven Ward. What set this concert apart for me was Kishi Bashi’s ability to keep us grounded. This wasn’t just a blissful romp; he also got political and emotional (but thankfully not at the same time). I felt Beach Goth was surprisingly absent of political rhetoric, but Kishi Bashi made up for it by … Continue reading Kishi Bashi Returned to LA for a Joyful and Emotional Show at the Belasco

Kishi Bashi Returned to LA for a Joyful and Emotional Show at the Belasco

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Steven Ward. What set this concert apart for me was Kishi Bashi’s ability to keep us grounded. This wasn’t just a blissful romp; he also got political and emotional (but thankfully not at the same time). I felt Beach Goth was surprisingly absent of political rhetoric, but Kishi Bashi made up for it by emphasizing … Continue reading Kishi Bashi Returned to LA for a Joyful and Emotional Show at the Belasco