The Weather Station Eased the Pain of LA’s World Series Loss at the Bootleg

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Walking up to the Bootleg Theater last Wednesday night, the streets were quiet. Acoustic guitar was the main feature of the night, with emphasis placed on what felt like each individual string for both acts; James Elkington needed little else aside from the instrument and his voice, though The Weather Station performed as a four piece band for the … Continue reading The Weather Station Eased the Pain of LA’s World Series Loss at the Bootleg

The Weather Station Eased the Pain of LA’s World Series Loss at the Bootleg

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Walking up to the Bootleg Theater last Wednesday night, the streets were quiet. Acoustic guitar was the main feature of the night, with emphasis placed on what felt like each individual string for both acts; James Elkington needed little else aside from the instrument and his voice, though The Weather Station performed as a four piece band for the majority … Continue reading The Weather Station Eased the Pain of LA’s World Series Loss at the Bootleg

Living in LA, it’s tough to time fall releases when it actually feels like fall. It felt wrong to post this delicate folk track during our late-October heatwave, but today is the perfect day to enjoy it. String arrangements help All the Luck in the World generate warmth on “Golden October,” like the sun on a still autumn morning.  Source: SoundCloud / alltheluckintheworld Continue reading

Music videos can be so expressive, even when they are essentially just pen on paper such as Matthew Kenneally’s clip for “Would You Do It Again?” Handwritten lyrics are scrawled across the screen and a shy ink illustration dances during the bridge.  The Line of Best Fit promises an LP from Kenneally is coming soon.  Continue reading