The Landing gleams with optimism on new single “Lustre”

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Greatness doesn’t rest. As Brooklyn producer and self-proclaimed amateur astronomer The Landing reminds in his encouraging new single, “you can do anything you put your mind to.” His new single ‘Lustre’ will appear on An Anthem for the Optimistic, the artist’s new EP coming this March. The song supports the mission of optimism with danceable space … Continue reading The Landing gleams with optimism on new single “Lustre”

Radio Skies Discover Their Contradictions Through Double Life

sngalbums: Contemporary psych rock has the ability to reach other-worldly canopies. Rock music has been warped for generations, and decades ago, the aforementioned subgenre appeared with a vengeance. Since then, every musical experiment on the genre has been conducted, and with constant technological improvements, the experiments continue. The Ojai-based group Radio Skies has done some exploration of their own culminating in their new album Double … Continue reading Radio Skies Discover Their Contradictions Through Double Life

Embrace Community and Growth with Empress Of’s Sophomore LP, Us

sngalbums: Photo by Fabian Guerrero My favorite line from Us, the sophomore full-length record from Empress Of, appears in “Love for Me,” as an explanation for living life to the fullest: “The whole world spins on a thin string / Touché let’s get up off our seat.” Of course, you will be hard pressed to find a spare moment to sit as you listen to … Continue reading Embrace Community and Growth with Empress Of’s Sophomore LP, Us

Radio Skies Discover Their Contradictions Through Double Life

Contemporary psych rock has the ability to reach other-worldly canopies. Rock music has been warped for generations, and decades ago, the aforementioned subgenre appeared with a vengeance. Since then, every musical experiment on the genre has been conducted, and with constant technological improvements, the experiments continue. The Ojai-based group Radio Skies has done some exploration of their own culminating in their new album Double Life; … Continue reading Radio Skies Discover Their Contradictions Through Double Life

Embrace Community and Growth with Empress Of’s Sophomore LP, Us

Photo by Fabian Guerrero My favorite line from Us, the sophomore full-length record from Empress Of, appears in “Love for Me,” as an explanation for living life to the fullest: “The whole world spins on a thin string / Touché let’s get up off our seat.” Of course, you will be hard pressed to find a spare moment to sit as you listen to the … Continue reading Embrace Community and Growth with Empress Of’s Sophomore LP, Us

Che’s Shuco EP is a quilted electronica tapestry

sngalbums: As far as labels go, Astro Nautico destroys the game every year. Their output is wonderfully eclectic and a release always tends to stick with me come December, like L’Rain or Photay in years past. Che’s Shuco EP took the cake this year, having nestled into my ears and created a home among my memories. The short release starts with a hesitant and thoroughly … Continue reading Che’s Shuco EP is a quilted electronica tapestry