“Pool” is a slower jam, but it makes more than a splash when Harrison Lipton jumps in. Source: SoundCloud / Harrison Lipton Continue reading
Tag: minimal pop
Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Saying that Kira May’s new album is an experience sells it short. The Toronto-based artist first made a mark with her debut Health EP, which earned praise for its prominent use of looped vocals, able to create soaring soundscapes with some accompaniment on guitar and percussion. Her new record, due out this Friday, uses these techniques … Continue reading Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense
Alexander Vincent’s debut single is a glorious, glitchy first impression
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. If you heard that the drummer for Magic!–the band that found fame with their seemingly ubiquitous 2014 single, “Rude!”–had a new project, you probably wouldn’t expect to hear it compared to the likes of Radiohead and Sam Smith. Yet that’s exactly who comes to mind when listening to Alexander Vincent’s newest single, “I Won’t.” Read more. … Continue reading Alexander Vincent’s debut single is a glorious, glitchy first impression
Joy Autumn’s Gentle New Single Reflects Upon Hollywood’s Club Culture Originally premiered on LA Weekly. After moving to Los Angeles, Joy Autumn became jaded by her proximity to fame. She fell into “afterparty culture,” indulging in all her vices until loneliness found her. “I was so busy not making it in Hollywood that I forgot the reason why I created music in the first place,” … Continue reading
This minimal pop track suddenly explodes with vibrant basslines and strings. Source: SoundCloud / hannah epperson Continue reading
This haunting pop number is taken from Hanna Benn’s forthcoming EP, Divide, out 1/19 on This Is Meru. She will be on tour in the spring, first heading to Europe, then covering a few dates on North America’s east coast. More info. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker. Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for “voice” and often band shorthand for “vocals,” doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance
Sawdust & Gin 