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Jade Imagine’s Incredulous EP Is Surf Rock At Its Finest

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Formerly of the rough-and-tumble indie act Teeth & Tongue, Jade McInally has set out on a more leisurely path. She now fronts her own band called Jade Imagine, which turns down new wave influences in favor of surf and garage ones. Their latest EP, What The Fuck Was I Thinking, sounds incredulous, but is actually a confident, proper debut release. … Continue reading Jade Imagine’s Incredulous EP Is Surf Rock At Its Finest

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Trabants Bring Back the Spaghetti Western With New LP, Nel Cuore Di Una Terra Selvaggia

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The last we saw of Trabants, they were playing a set at Echo Park Rising back in August. It turns out that well before then, the band’s leader, Eric Penna, had begun working on a new album. That album, which emulates spaghetti westerns of the 1960’s, is finally finished after a painstaking process, and is officially out now.  Read more.  … Continue reading Trabants Bring Back the Spaghetti Western With New LP, Nel Cuore Di Una Terra Selvaggia

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Ian Wayne’s New Album is a Cynical Delight

Photo by Julian Master Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The cynicism of Ian Wayne’s new album is evident from its title. A Place Where Nothing Matters is out today and deals with hopelessness and disinterest via unique songwriting that feels more like poetry than lyrics. This LP follows his lofi At Home EP from last summer, which itself was a reinvention of his career; he … Continue reading Ian Wayne’s New Album is a Cynical Delight

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St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photo by Kirby Gladstein.  You’ve probably heard a lot about St. Vincent recently. Only a few weeks ago, she gave an intimate and surprisingly stripped back show at the Belasco Theater. That show turned out to be a preview for her new EP, MassEducation, comprised of piano renditions of her own material. On first glance, that’s … Continue reading St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

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St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photo by Kirby Gladstein.  You’ve probably heard a lot about St. Vincent recently. Only a few weeks ago, she gave an intimate and surprisingly stripped back show at the Belasco Theater. That show turned out to be a preview for her new EP, MassEducation, comprised of piano renditions of her own material. On first glance, that’s quite … Continue reading St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

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Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited … Continue reading Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

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Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited patiently … Continue reading Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

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Explore Power and Chaos with Steady Holiday at Their Bootleg Show on November 18th Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Like many of us, Dre Babinski has found herself exhausted by the country’s state of affairs, so she unpacked her thoughts via songwriting. The record she wrote, Nobody’s Watching, became the sophomore LP under her moniker Steady Holiday upon its release back in August. Now the … Continue reading

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Bill Baird Debuts Video for “Strigidae” Ahead of Record Release Show on Oct 27 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  If you aren’t familiar with him, Bill Baird is a well-regarded niche artist who has been responsible for twenty-six records over the past decade or so. Originally from Austin, the artist’s full career is enigmatic. For example, his current location on Bandcamp is Baird, Texas, which feels … Continue reading

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How To Dress Well Warns of Long-Term Traumas in “Body Fat” Ahead of LP Release & Lodge Room Show Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Over the course of four studio albums as How To Dress Well, Tom Krell has bent genres to nearly breaking. Since his highly regarded 2014 LP, What is This Heart?, HTDW has become a staple acronym in niche scenes and dance playlists … Continue reading

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