Though frontman Ed Droste has called Los Angeles home for years now, Grizzly Bear as a band never considered this city their ‘base.’ But each member has lived in LA at some point in their lives. So, “[t]his is kind of a hometown show for all of us,” declared Daniel Rossen…or maybe it was Ed. Admittedly my notes from their recent show at the Shrine … Continue reading Grizzly Bear Ventures Out of the Woods
Despite sounding like their vocal contributions came through voicemail, Caroline Rose was part of the entire writing and recording process for Former You with friend and bandmate, Abbie Morin, aka Hammydown. The title track is warm like sun beaming behind thin curtains. Hammydown | order Former You | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Caroline Rose | SnG coverage | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading Hammydown – “Former You (feat. Caroline Rose)”
Now that I have lived for eleven years on the other side of the country from where I grew up, I have a more pronounced affection for what I call my hometown heroes, who are up-and-coming athletes or performers or persons of note. I relish in seeing success for other folks who are also where I’m from, even though I could never see myself returning … Continue reading Hometown Heroes for All
A healthy reminder to forge your own path, not follow someone else’s. CATT | website | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Bandcamp Continue reading CATT – “Jungle of Abundance”
Always nice when a group of old friends get a chance to come together for a new record. Foxwarren’s sophomore album, 2, comes seven years after their self-titled, which itself took a decade to compose and release. Safe to say they’re getting silly with it. The “Deadhead” video was directed by Adult Swim animator Joe Cappa, whose 10-month-old son played the bottom half of the … Continue reading Foxwarren – “Deadhead”
Torn up I am, after hearing the touching indie rock single “Monarch” by Tearing Up. My ears delight in the gruff musicianship that reminds me of Don Vail and Billy Moon. Imagine my surprise! when I discovered that Tearing Up is the new moniker for Graham Caldwell, who is officially shedding Billy Moon—as suggested by Tearing Up’s EP title: Billy is Dead. Tearing Up | … Continue reading Tearing Up – “Monarch”
Sometimes I lose hope in the nostalgia I have for bands of my youth. I’ve left my 20s, and school feels so long ago—especially, somehow, college. Life is so different, in ways that I should have predicted but would never have been able to see at the time. Could I have known that this twee Norwegian band would still light up my soul eleven years … Continue reading Eleven Years Since Their Debut, Team Me is Still Something in the Making
“Wretched” is a power pop ballad that can get you swept into its stadium-sized chorus. It appears on Farm to Table, Bartees Strange’s fantastic new LP. Bartees Strange | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Continue reading Bartees Strange – “Wretched”
Wild how Julia Jacklin is always able to cut to my core. I, too, quite like who I am…and I’m obsessed with that paisley ankle-length gown she sports in the music video. Julia Jacklin | pre-order PRE PLEASURE | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading Julia Jacklin – “I Was Neon”
Folktronica for the burnt out soul. 공중도둑 (Mid-Air Thief) | Spotify | Bandcamp Continue reading 공중도둑 (Mid-Air Thief) – 무너지기 (Crumbling)
Sawdust & Gin 