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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

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Without Context, koalas hug trees Becomes Personally Significant for (This and Other) Listeners

Few records carry the same profound weight as the newest release from Helsinki’s plant food. To be fair, it would barely register on a scale: it is comprised of field recordings and demo takes, and clocks in around 15 minutes from start to finish. Instead, its power comes in its subtleties. plant food is the moniker of frequent flyer Maxim S. This record, koalas hug … Continue reading Without Context, koalas hug trees Becomes Personally Significant for (This and Other) Listeners

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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

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Richard Luke Speaks Without a Voice on Voz, Featuring Amira Bedrush-McDonald

One day in Góis, Portugal, during summer of 2017, Richard Luke woke up without a voice. That did not stop him from writing a new full-length album with Amira Bedrush-McDonald, a violinist collaborator from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Called Voz, the new album is a neo-Classical anthology. At the time that Luke was temporarily stricken mute, Portugal was ravaged with wildfires. Unfortunately, I become more … Continue reading Richard Luke Speaks Without a Voice on Voz, Featuring Amira Bedrush-McDonald

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Album Reviews

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

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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

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St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photo by Kirby Gladstein.  You’ve probably heard a lot about St. Vincent recently. Only a few weeks ago, she gave an intimate and surprisingly stripped back show at the Belasco Theater. That show turned out to be a preview for her new EP, MassEducation, comprised of piano renditions of her own material. On first glance, that’s … Continue reading St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

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St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photo by Kirby Gladstein.  You’ve probably heard a lot about St. Vincent recently. Only a few weeks ago, she gave an intimate and surprisingly stripped back show at the Belasco Theater. That show turned out to be a preview for her new EP, MassEducation, comprised of piano renditions of her own material. On first glance, that’s quite … Continue reading St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

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Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited … Continue reading Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

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Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited patiently … Continue reading Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

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