sngalbums: “Mithras” Music Video Reveals a Morsel of the Technicolor Universe on Vinyl Williams’ Azure LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. After the last couple weeks, I’m about ready to jettison off this planet. The successful SpaceX launch certainly makes the idea tempting. If you are similarly seeking an escape, look out for Azure, the brand new record from Vinyl Williams out now. The local … Continue reading Best Videos of 2020: 10. Vinyl Williams
sngalbums: Originally appeared on the 405. A mustachioed Duncan Nielsen is the mind behind DONCAT, having begun the project about six years ago. His last full-length effort was called Easy Cowboy, which demonstrated a more pastoral take on his evocative style of indie rock. Preservation may be more succinct than its predecessor but the emotion it channels is arguably more potent, once again able to … Continue reading Life-sized imagery brings DONCAT’s new Preservation of the Spirit LP to life
Congolese Newcomer Miloe Embraces Joy Yet Returns to Melancholy on Cavetown Collab “Let Me Feel Low” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you hadn’t heard, 19-year-old newcomer Miloe has made a splash in the indie scene in recent months. Toward the end of October, the Congolese artist released Greenhouse, a laid-back 5-track EP; fans of SALES or UMO know the vibe. Miloe basks in the … Continue reading Cavetown, Miloe – “Let Me Feel Low”
Ryan Hemsworth’s Collaborative Project Quarter-Life Crisis Reveals “Comfortable” Feat. Hand Habits Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Quarter-Life Crisis is a return to the beginning in many ways. Hemsworth fell in love with music while listening to indie rock acts but without a band to play with—not to mention an aversion to his own voice—he began creating music in earnest on his laptop. Now he can … Continue reading Quarter-Life Crisis – “Comfortable” feat. Hand Habits
Still Corners’ New Single “Crying” Will Soothe Your Sorrow Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. As one of the stalwart dream folk outfits of the blog heyday, Still Corners are still going strong. The band, primarily comprised of duo Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes, has just announced their fifth studio album, The Last Exit, along with some morsels to satiate fans until its release January 22 … Continue reading Still Corners – “Crying”
Straddling Childhood & Adulthood, EMÆL Debut “3/4 In” Off Forthcoming LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, Grimy Goods honors local group EMÆL, led by Emmanuel Ventura-Cruess. The Fullerton native is half-Mexican and has a bunch of new music ready for all to hear. Last month, the band released a new single, “THREE60,” an even-tempered yet mystical indie … Continue reading EMÆL – “3/4 In”
Restore Your Faith in Community With Sumeau’s “Circle Circle” Ahead of Forthcoming This is Not a Dream LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. It’s impossible to track the days anymore, and yet local nine-piece collective Sumeau (say: sumo) has dropped the perfect Sunday morning tune. “Circle Circle” is the lead single from their forthcoming record, This Is Not a Dream, due out November 13th. The … Continue reading Sumeau– “Circle Circle”
Ziemba Reveals Uneasy New Single and Video for “Harbor Me” Lifted From Forthcoming True Romantic LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Among the revelations on Ziemba’s new record, that she is a romantic might be the most shocking of all. The artist and journalist also known as René Kladzyk has always toyed with relationships, though typically between energies rather than explicit affairs. Her 2016 record … Continue reading Ziemba – “Harbor Me”
Death Valley Girls Announce Under the Spell of Joy LP, Share Enchanting Lead Single “The Universe” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. For anyone seeking spiritual clarity, Death Valley Girls has some wisdom to share. The Los Angeles desert rock band has prepared a new record that both enchants and heals; it will be called Under the Spell of Joy. The album is due out just … Continue reading Death Valley Girls – “The Universe”
With Their Sophomore LP Forthcoming, L.A. Witch Opt for a Restart on “I Wanna Lose” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Loss, in many ways, is a relative concept. Unless you dropped a crisp bill from your wallet, money “lost” is more accurately money spent. Even death is illusory—the physical form may be gone but memories will always live on. Local riot grrls, L.A. Witch, take … Continue reading LA Witch – “I Wanna Lose”
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