sngalbums: Originally appeared on the 405. The newest release on earnest Ontario label Other Songs is a fitting welcome for winter. I felt lucky to finally experience it myself when I left the desert to visit the midwest this past weekend. Snow fell for an hour in Minneapolis on my final day in the city; the neighborhood where I was staying was quiet save for … Continue reading Scott Orr’s Worried Mind is a peaceful welcome for winter
Originally appeared on the 405. The newest release on earnest Ontario label Other Songs is a fitting welcome for winter. I felt lucky to finally experience it myself when I left the desert to visit the midwest this past weekend. Snow fell for an hour in Minneapolis on my final day in the city; the neighborhood where I was staying was quiet save for the … Continue reading Scott Orr’s Worried Mind is a peaceful welcome for winter
We posted a lot of music in August. To make it easier to listen without having to click back and forth between posts, we made three playlists using all music (available on Soundcloud) that graced the blog in the past 31 days. The playlists are curated with attention to genre and feeling. This one is: BLUEelectronica and soul Source: SoundCloud / Sawdust and Gin Continue reading
Pastoral folktronica. Source: SoundCloud / Jamison Isaak Continue reading
Scott Orr sings with such delicate yearning, it may make you second-guess going off the grid. Unplug at your own risk. Source: SoundCloud / Other Songs Continue reading
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jessica Rubio. Yesterday I celebrated International Women’s Day at the Regent, where Australian folktronica artist Gordi gave everything she had. She is on tour supporting Son Lux, and last night audiences were also treated to the experimental stylings of WILLS. Each performer seemed to get lost in their sets, making the shared experience an invigorating one. … Continue reading Son Lux and Gordi Deliver Invigorating Performances at the Regent
sngalbums: At the center of The Hiding is a lyric on the title track that gets at the heart of Kacey Johansing’s message. “Everyone keeps hiding what they long to find,” she sings, as if unveiling a universal truth that no one wants to admit that they knew. On this new record, she discusses relationships and love, often as an intrusive observer, though it could … Continue reading Kacey Johansing No Longer Lives in Hiding
Though not quite sung in a round, the circular pace on “Fire” still inspires many repeats; grab the full LP from Special Explosion now on Bandcamp. Stay warm, everyone. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
sawdustandgin: The restrained melodies and brass whines of “Stay Here” mimic the oppressive feeling of being trapped in an uncomfortable situation. Take a (subtle) cue from Henry Green, and leave. Best Songs of 2017 9. Henry Green – Stay Here Henry Green | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud Source: SoundCloud / Henry Green Continue reading
“Baer” is a b-side to Laminate Pet Animal’s single, “Solace,” and while this is devoid of any real lyrics, the light folktronica instrumentation still leaves a mark. Listen to more on the band’s Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Laminate Pet Animal Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 