Shit I Missed Last Year and This Year’s Honorable Mentions Honorable Mention:TIerra Whack – Whack World I struggled with where to place my praise for this burst of creative brilliance from Philadelphia’s Tierra Whack. I have no issue with short records, but this project feels like the precipice of something transcendental. For that reason, I see it as anticipation. I am awed by her breadth … Continue reading
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DeathByRomy Brings the Monsters to Moroccan Lounge This December Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Rising goth pop star DeathByRomy revealed her debut full-length record, Monsters, this past September and it is fierce. The local artist exhibits a wide range of sounds on the album; it begins with Lana Del Rey-like ballads and moves into melodic pop tunes where the bass is turned up to eleven. … Continue reading
Honors & the Significance of Feel-ing Better
Originally appeared on the 405 as “The 405 Meets Honors”; view archived article here. Honors, a Toronto-based band not-so-coincidentally named after a virtue, values qualities like trust, perseverance, and brotherhood. Yet their new album was borne of vices. The alternative pop group just released Feel Better, a moving 9-track LP written during what began as a dark moment, particularly for lead vocalist Patrick Gillett. Depression … Continue reading Honors & the Significance of Feel-ing Better
okay(k) takes mumble rap to a new level on “seven, ti seven.” I also don’t think that the music industry is ready for his malleable level of creativity. Source: SoundCloud / okay(K) Continue reading
Psymun and co. deliver a melodic, old-school-infused cut. “Night Owl” is pulled from his lengthy mixtape, aptly named TAPE, but it’s not the only song where you’ll hear Chester Watson throwing down. Listen in full on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Little Simz Releases Punchy Anthem “Boss” Ahead of Demon Dayz Fest Appearance Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. With her new single, North London hip hop artist Little Simz reminds us that she is not just a girl, she’s a boss. The song debuted on television’s current best place to hear new music: Issa Rae’s HBO show, Insecure. “Boss” comes on the heels of another brand new … Continue reading
Doja Cat Leans Into “Mooo!” While Proving Her Worth Beyond the Meme
Photo by Ken Franklin Originally appeared on Ones To Watch. Newcomers to Doja Cat might only know her for the viral lyric, “Bitch, I’m a cow!” But the hometown stop on her current tour proved that she is loved for much more than “Mooo!” On Sept. 21, fans packed the Echoplex to celebrate her recent album, Amala, with opening performances from StarBoi3 and Wes Period. Read … Continue reading Doja Cat Leans Into “Mooo!” While Proving Her Worth Beyond the Meme
This is the anthem you need on nights when you don’t have work the next morning. Source: SoundCloud / warner case Continue reading
House of Whales, with Show You Suck and Horn Bread, send a joyous telegraph on “Colors,” with its stubborn drum machine jotting it all down. Source: SoundCloud / House of Whales Continue reading
“Island” and “Lazerquest” both appear on the latest record from Parker Saves the World! called You’re Doing Great. It features nine diverse tracks where Parker sets dark feelings to creative production; don’t miss those jovial flutes on this single. Source: SoundCloud / Parker Saves The World! Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 