sawdustandgin: Buzzy Lee relies on dim fluorescent lights for illumination, but she’ll find what she’s looking for with her own wisdom. Resting in front of the fridge had to have been refreshing, though.  My Favorite Music Videos of 2018 6. Buzzy Lee – Coolhand Continue reading

Squishy synths and whirrs comprise Art Feynman’s new single “Ideal Drama” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Art Feynman thrives in ambiguity disguised as anonymity. He doesn’t show his face in press photos, and his vocal style is all but obscured by overlayed effects. The aesthetic he achieves could be described as waterlogged bedroom pop producer.  Read more.  Art Feynman | Facebook | Instagram | … Continue reading

I am actually fairly picky with live sessions in non-studio settings. Sometimes it’s more endearing to *not* sound exactly like the studio recording, and the more creatively that is done, the better. But also, the setting itself has to lend to the filming, or I’m left unsatisfied. That’s why La Blogotheque has been a longtime favorite with few cherished others.  With that, I present Orouni’s … Continue reading

EP III Caps Off a Trilogy of Releases from Yumi Zouma Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Technology united the four friends of New Zealand’s Yumi Zouma in their early beginnings. Their debut EP came together over email and file sharing, and was received with indie acclaim across the blogosphere. Four-and-a-half years later, the band closes a chapter of their career with the release of the … Continue reading

Float along the “Canyon Walls” with Koresma’s new single

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Where there’s smooth topography, there was once a graceful river to carve it. It takes hundreds of years for water to chip away at craggy rock edges and become the formations that we know today, but it only takes a moment to strike a passerby with awe. Koresma, né Ryan Lindberg, channeled the majesty of natural … Continue reading Float along the “Canyon Walls” with Koresma’s new single

This calm, buzzing single is the first from cln’s debut record. This has been a long time coming and marks a fresh perspective for the artist: “I was in a musical rut for a little while – making music that wasn’t exciting or challenging. I realised that I was trying way too hard to fit into a certain sound or genre. I decided to go … Continue reading

Live Acoustic Video of Alexander Vincent’s “I Won’t” Blurs Genre Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  As if the original wasn’t heart-wrenching enough, Alexander Vincent has re-imagined his debut single to incorporate brass and strings. “I Won’t” came out earlier this year and despite having released just the one track, fans will see his versatility via its new rendition. You can also catch Alexander Vincent perform live … Continue reading

Soft Streak confront Imposter Syndrome with new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Tori Schachne and Colton Toy comprise a new band out of LA that goes by Soft Streak. Their music proves to be just as delicate and chrome as their moniker. Today’s premiere is only their second single to be released to date, following the vibey “Ride.” The new … Continue reading