Reykjavik’s Pale Moon Endure a Sunny “Exile” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The title of Pale Moon’s debut single alludes to their nomadic origins. While the Icelandic duo has not been formally removed from any place, they have traveled quite a lot; Natasha Sushchenko is originally from Russia while Árni Gudjonsson was born and raised on the verdant arctic island. They met in Spain and … Continue reading
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Day Wave teams up with Jai Wolf for a soft new single “Your Way” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. It’s either Jai Wolf’s new single—or it’s the highway. Known as “Your Way,” the track is yet another indication of the Bangladeshi artist’s pivot to indie rock; his new record will be a splendid compilation of influences and collaborators. Read more. Jai … Continue reading
Need encouragement? Turn to Hydromag’s new single “When I Try” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Is spring here yet? All of my fellow Angelenos will agree that the cold weather has overstayed its welcome, but at least we can pretend that the sunshine licks our skin thanks to the latest single from Hydromag. It is a sunny yacht rock tune with … Continue reading
Freedom Candlemaker welcomes the light into his new record
Photo by Filep Motwary. Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lefteris Moumtzis is emotionally sovereign. The Cypriot musician uses the direct English translation of his name as his moniker, which becomes the first evidence of his liberty: Freedom Candlemaker. His new record, though far from his first foray into music, is the debut under this name; called Beaming Light, it represents a dawning … Continue reading Freedom Candlemaker welcomes the light into his new record
I have a funny feeling that I’ll be revisiting Hajk’s new LP, Drama, at the end of the year. It is brimming with memorable progressions, several of them on “Breathe” alone. Source: SoundCloud / Jansen Records Continue reading
The Pressure Kids confront internal conflict in “Team” music video Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. One story we’ll never tire of is that of an underdog. In the case of the new video from Nashville five-piece The Pressure Kids, familiar misfits band together to…face themselves. The clip accompanies the band’s recent single ‘Team’, a joyous folk rock tune; it will appear … Continue reading
Everybody’s got white stuff on their noses, so they must all be lifeguards. Something is slightly off throughout Helenor’s music video for “Artifact,” and I’m talking about more than my earlier, very correct assumption. Continue reading
Spiral into a career-induced insanity with FEWS. “Killing myself overNothing in particularSometimes more than ever” Continue reading
I have seen this face playing with various bands around Los Angeles for years, and when I found his new solo project, Nona, I was ecstatic. His brand of slacker rock glints under hot stage lights. Source: SoundCloud / Nona The Band Continue reading
Jonny Kosmo’s New Single “Jessica Triangle” Promotes Community Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Songwriting depends on hyperbole. The most common topic, love, is only spoken of at the extreme. We have the classic Dolly Parton line, “I will always love you,” which is the polar opposite of Cher’s sentiment: “Do you believe in life after love?” The feeling will either stay forever or kill you, … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 