The new EP from Trafton is a collection of brisk ballads, including a particularly chilling cover of “Scarborough Fair.” Listen to all of the Ice Boy EP on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Trafton Continue reading
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Rey Villalobos moves methodically in “Breathe,” channeling Portishead. When he exhales, a trail of smoke escapes. “Breathe, breatheLet’s get high” Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Death, Rebirth, and Russia: A Conversation with Samuel Proffitt
Originally appeared on the 405; view archived article here. Samuel Proffitt’s new EP, Good Death, is the embodiment of introspection. The musician is currently working on a PhD at Brown University for Slavic Studies, and, as he describes in the interview below, he actively incorporates his research into his music. It may sound dense, but in reality, Good Death flutters weightlessly. Every moment is filled … Continue reading Death, Rebirth, and Russia: A Conversation with Samuel Proffitt
Straddling the fence of surf and psych rock is Japanese musician, Yokosawa Shunichiro. “High:Low” even throws in a synthesizer solo to break up this nearly six-minute track. It appears on Yokosawa’s forthcoming record, Haiji; pre-order. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Oddball pop quartet Operator Music Band is back, ready to drop another album this September titled Duo Duo. “Slim Spin” is the first single and sets the album up to be simultaneously calm and frantic. Pre-order Duo Duo now on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / B.C. Continue reading
Wet Dream’s “See Foam Run” is a groovy, Tame Impala-esque journey. Source: SoundCloud / WET DREAM Continue reading
Don’t let the mist mislead you with mirages; find a clear state of mind on Holdan’s “Foggy Lake.” Continue reading
When it comes to self-deception, Ludic knows a thing or two. But now, in their single “2 Myself,” they face a certain self-aware self-doubt. “I can’t lie to myself and tell me that I’m alright …Tell me why I need you To tell me that I’m alright” Source: SoundCloud / Ludic Continue reading
Get in your daily workout with the aid of Mauno and the music video for “Really Really.” It is the opening song on their new album, Really Well, due out August 2; pre-order. Really Well by Mauno Continue reading
The two outstretched hands in the art for “Stay” make literal Nicole Jaffe’s lyrical imagery. They overlap, hinting at the song’s purpose—to rectify, or at least attempt it. Source: SoundCloud / Nicole Kiki Jaffe Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 