Female friendship is a high tenet of society, and what better way to celebrate our bonds with femme folks in our lives than with a little rockabilly. Source: SoundCloud / REHN MUSIC GROUP Continue reading
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Join Welsh quartet Los Blancos in indifference. The band just released “Datgysylltu” and “Chwarter I Dri” (translated: Disconnect and Quarter to Three, respectively) as a AA single, out now on Libertino Records. Source: SoundCloud / Libertino Continue reading
Kick It With Oddnesse in new Video for “Are You Down” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. There is nothing sexier than having standards. They prove that you have enough self-confidence to know what you want out of a relationship. On the single, ‘Are You Down’, Oddnesse singer and songwriter Rebeca Arango outlines her own desires for a potential suitor, but her world … Continue reading
Dante Elephante Announce New Album and Tour Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Southern California surf rock group Dante Elephante has a packed 2018 planned. They just released details of their upcoming tour and announced a new record too. Later this year we’ll have our hands on the LP, Rare Attractions, but until then, we can enjoy the first single from it, the sunny break up … Continue reading
Less Is More on Tango With Lions’ Single, “Proof of Desire” Originally premiered on Grimy Goods. The instrumentation on “Proof of Desire” is purposeful and sparse, just like the expressions reflected in the face of the protagonist in the video. Two guitars linger nearby while Papachristou’s voice adds to the deliberately paced melody. After two verses, the music seems to reach an impasse, as our story … Continue reading
Former Faces Turn to the Sun in “Coursing On” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The Sun is our planet’s primary source for energy and by extension is the only reason we are all alive today. This significance is not lost on LA-based quartet Former Faces. The band pays tribute to this cosmic miracle in their new song and video for “Coursing On,” which you can watch … Continue reading
Témé Tan and all his doppelgangers rock this new video for his single, “Menteur.” Pourquoi tu mens toujours? [inserts meme] Continue reading
A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lauren Ruth Ward stands in front of a mirror holding up a shimmering disco ensemble. We’re in the Echo’s green room joined by a few people that play in other bands on tonight’s bill, as well as some peripheral friends. It is the first night of Ward’s January residency and the two-piece suit and jacket on … Continue reading A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Premiered on Grimy Goods. Psych rock is a fun genre, and The Crowleys know how to make it all their own. Lead singer Cohen Wylie uses his wavering vocals to lead us through kaleidoscopic guitar melodies, starting with the aptly pastel “Pink Rainbows”; layers of noise eventually snap into clarity with a Blur-like Britpop ditty at the very end. Processed vocals pick up where that … Continue reading The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
The new video for “Tokyo” by Icelandic group Fufanu depletes all color to match their unflinching post-punk sound. Sports by Fufanu Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 