Former Faces Turn to the Sun in “Coursing On” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The Sun is our planet’s primary source for energy and by extension is the only reason we are all alive today. This significance is not lost on LA-based quartet Former Faces. The band pays tribute to this cosmic miracle in their new song and video for “Coursing On,” which you can watch … Continue reading
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The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Premiered on Grimy Goods. Psych rock is a fun genre, and The Crowleys know how to make it all their own. Lead singer Cohen Wylie uses his wavering vocals to lead us through kaleidoscopic guitar melodies, starting with the aptly pastel “Pink Rainbows”; layers of noise eventually snap into clarity with a Blur-like Britpop ditty at the very end. Processed vocals pick up where that … Continue reading The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Cecilia Della Peruti has more in common with Father John Misty than meets the eye. It may have only dawned on her while we lounged at Echo Park Lake, as the Santa Ana winds ruined a family picnic nearby. After shamefully admitting I hadn’t heard Pure Comedy yet, she gushed, “the opening lyrics made me cry.” She began counting … Continue reading Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast
Doug DeLuca Hits the Mark With Debut Single and Music Video Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you’re having doubts about your success or lack thereof, Doug DeLuca’s new music video for “Hit Your Mark” will cheer you up. It tells the story of a door-to-door vacuum salesman trying to score a sale from a married woman who is more interested in scoring…other things. The … Continue reading
Bob Villain Lurks in the Dark on New Single “Far To Go” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. This is a psychological thriller sure to quicken your pulse. Bob Villain lurks in the shadows, moving slowly, mirroring the deliberate pace of the track. Deep vocals resonate with sparing strums of guitar, an alarming combination to say the least. What makes Bob so scary is his ability to … Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Josh Ocean Talks NVDES, Getting Nvde, and La Nvdité Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Earlier this year, NVDES dropped volume one of an EP series called La Nvdité, and they did not waste any time getting to volume two. Josh Ocean is the mastermind of the project, bringing his worldly and generous spirit to life through his music. He has been quite busy over … Continue reading
Kimbra and Molly DeWolf Showcase New Music at an Intimate Performance at the Winston House
sngshows: Kimbra. Photo by Tess O’Connor Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Tess O’Connor. The music scene on the west side is finally getting the respect it deserves through the Winston House party series. Based out of an actual house around the corner from Abbot Kinney, Winston House began in 2015 “with the mission to support young creatives by giving them … Continue reading Kimbra and Molly DeWolf Showcase New Music at an Intimate Performance at the Winston House
Kimbra and Molly DeWolf Showcase New Music at an Intimate Performance at the Winston House
Kimbra. Photo by Tess O’Connor Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Tess O’Connor. The music scene on the west side is finally getting the respect it deserves through the Winston House party series. Based out of an actual house around the corner from Abbot Kinney, Winston House began in 2015 “with the mission to support young creatives by giving them couches … Continue reading Kimbra and Molly DeWolf Showcase New Music at an Intimate Performance at the Winston House
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The enormity of the universe can seem overwhelming if you think about it for too long. Perhaps that is why we think of loved ones when we stargaze. If there exists a place as incomprehensible as heaven, it would have to be among the galaxies all out of reach to us here on Earth. I can only imagine these are … Continue reading
The Ritual of Francine Thirteen with Support from Glitters Trails
sngshows: Photo Credit: Khadijah Grimes Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The Satellite was never a venue I could pigeonhole for any particular genre. You may wander in and see a dream rock quintet, or even a mystical performance art piece, and possibly both on the same night, as it was this past Tuesday. Glitter Trails opened up for Francine Thirteen, covering both ends of the … Continue reading The Ritual of Francine Thirteen with Support from Glitters Trails
Sawdust & Gin 