I look to gentle songwriting savants in times of crisis; Nadia Reid’s Out of My Province offers just as much insight to lead a verdant life as the New Zealand artist’s other LPs, and provides much wisdom to ponder for however long I remain stuck in my apartment. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading Nadia Reid – “High and Lonely”
Photo by Chase Leonard Originally appeared on LADYGUNN. The new EP from Mara Connor titled No Fun was a long time coming; having been released on April 3 while we are all in self-quarantine, this is starting to feel like the basis of a joke, but in actuality, it’s a much more thoughtful tale. The LA-native is an evocative songwriter with a particular vision, one … Continue reading Mara Connor Weaves Stories of Heartbreak on No Fun EP
Half Waif Guides Us Through the Seasons on New Single “In August” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. During this quarantine, it will be difficult to keep track of time. In the short-term, it might also mean the inadvertent end to relationships that came with the routines we have now abandoned—I’ll personally miss my usual barista and the commuters I see every morning on the train. … Continue reading Half Waif – “In August”
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Paul Bergmann never rests. Last winter, he put out an EP with his full band project, The Fair Moans, and the winter before that he delivered a concise, quiet release under his solo moniker. Even more records have come prior to that, and each has in some way contributed to Bergmann’s experimentation on the guitar, which feels galvanized on his … Continue reading Paul Bergmann Finds His Own ‘Paradise’ on New EP
sngalbums: When did folk music simply become “sad music” to the indie masses? Gently strummed guitars and atmospheric production can achieve a range of emotion; I do love anything that allows me to contemplate the depths of the psyche, but these sounds more often than not come from a positive place. New York songwriter A. harlana, né Juno Roome, writes lullabies about the love he … Continue reading Love Guides A. harlana
When did folk music simply become “sad music” to the indie masses? Gently strummed guitars and atmospheric production can achieve a range of emotion; I do love anything that allows me to contemplate the depths of the psyche, but these sounds more often than not come from a positive place. New York songwriter A. harlana, né Juno Roome, writes lullabies about the love he has … Continue reading Love Guides A. harlana
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photos by María Quintana. For the past few weeks, Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson have been living like Peaches and Herb. The pair first met at Jacklin’s 2017 Bootleg performance, where Hutson opened for the Australian songwriter. They became fast friends and have made the most of their time together again on her North American tour, sharing stages, goofing … Continue reading Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson Brought Their Tour to a Bittersweet End at the El Rey
sawdustandgin: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The wisdom that emanates from Brooklyn’s Via Intercom may teach you something about yourself and the society we live in. The duo, comprised of Maggie Colgan and Stevie Jick, debuted their project two years ago with an ambitious 14-track concept record called Buzz Buzz Buzz Vertigo, which explored childhood and budding queerness. Jick has worked with music most of … Continue reading Nuanced Wisdom Flows From Via Intercom’s New LP, Flex, Release
listed alphabetically, #11–30 The Japanese House –-Good At Falling buy Good At Falling | SnG coverage | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp — Shannon Lay – August buy August | SnG coverage | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp August by Shannon Lay — Men I Trust – Oncle Jazz buy Oncle Jazz | SnG coverage | … Continue reading Best Albums of 2019, pt.2
Best Songs of 2019 10. Steve Marino – “Six Two Four” Continue reading Best Songs of 2019: 10. Steve Marino
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