When I met Andrea Silva aka Loyal Lobos at the Bootleg a few months ago, she told me that she didn’t see the point in explaining her songs. She reveals all of her emotions in the music, so what more is there to say? It is safe to assume that her newest single, “Dirt,” needs no explanation.  Source: SoundCloud / Loyal Lobos Continue reading

This Norwegian band has been on my radar for the better part of two years, and I’m delighted to inform you that Broen’s new record, I ❤ Art, came out just last Friday on Bella Union. While not nearly as outrageous as previously featured “No, My God,” the new album channels the bouncy and fun side of Broen I’ve come to love. Watching the video for … Continue reading

theautumnroses: The song is a musical and emotional rollercoaster, one reflected in the crisp, colorful and brand-new video. “Give It To Me” is spectacular at every level and the stunning, stunning new single from L.A.’s Miya Folick. Out through Terrible Records, you can download the track right now by visiting her Bandcamp page. Continue reading

Making New Mistakes with Terra Lightfoot

sngalbums: It’s hard to set your expectations too high when it comes to Terra Lightfoot. Her sound can be easily compared to The Black Keys, with a mastery of guitars and pounding kick drums, and her new album delivers on all fronts. On New Mistakes, she reaches new milestones with her evocative songwriting, singing about heartache and emotional catharsis with an equal amount of her signature … Continue reading Making New Mistakes with Terra Lightfoot

TEST DEBUT NEW SINGLE “BLEACHED HANDS” ON GRIMY GOODS TEST prides itself on being a band, and not a ‘project.’ The trio makes unapologetic rock music, so it makes sense that they’d also keep a strict definition of exactly who they are. It all began in a warehouse in Vernon, living off of cheap noodles and the promise of creative catharsis. After a couple of … Continue reading