Captivating New Single “Summon” Proves That Torii Wolf is Not Done Experimenting Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. For many, the name Torii Wolf might ring a bell as the first non-male artist to collaborate with DJ PREMIER on a full album. Together they created Flow Riiot, Wolf’s debut full-length (and an anagram of their name). The LP played Double Dutch with genres, buffeting from downtempo … Continue reading Torii Wolf – “Summon”
Holding out for a Hero? Tunde Olaniran Comes to Save the Day Photo Credit: Bre’Ann White Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Tunde Olaniran is an adept singer whose range seems boundless. They have been known to quickly change from heavenly falsetto to gruff hip hop bars on a dime. Their thematically-rich 2018 record Stranger supplied plenty of varying rhythms to exercise … Continue reading Holding Out for a Hero
Vibrant Pop Artist Deqn Sue Returns With Earnest New Single “Troll” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. In the age of internet chatrooms, then comment sections, then DMs, trolls have been a persistent plague. It’s easy to brush aside for anyone who has a small digital platform, but, as Aidy Bryant’s show Shrill, for one, demonstrated, the nagging hate that comes from faceless avatars can be … Continue reading Deqn Sue – “Troll”
sngalbums: “Mithras” Music Video Reveals a Morsel of the Technicolor Universe on Vinyl Williams’ Azure LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. After the last couple weeks, I’m about ready to jettison off this planet. The successful SpaceX launch certainly makes the idea tempting. If you are similarly seeking an escape, look out for Azure, the brand new record from Vinyl Williams out now. The local … Continue reading Vinyl Williams – “Mithras”
Madeline Kenney Becomes the “Sucker” on Lead Single From Forthcoming LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Madeline Kenney is gearing up to put out her third album, Sucker’s Lunch, this summer—or maybe it’s all just one long con. The title track comes about a year-and-a-half after Perfect Shapes, the Oakland musician’s pastel sophomore record, which was carried by expansive, verdant melodies. Her new sounds haven’t … Continue reading Madeline Kenney – “Sucker”
Kick up sand with Sea Offs in the video for their sentimental single “Will (You).” The song appears on the Philly band’s recent En Root EP, which came in a time of uncertainty and reflects a stagnant journey. Find the release on Bandcamp. Continue reading Sea Offs – “Will You”
As arresting as it is invigorating, the new single from Malena Zavala will lift you on your feet. Continue reading Malena Zavala – “La yarara”
VOWWS Capture a Collective Unease on New Single “Impulse Control” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. New music from VOWWS puts our recent past through a dystopic filter. The Australian duo, now based in Los Angeles, had been relatively dormant since their sophomore album, Under the World, came out in March 2018; looking back, their focus on performing live seems like a distant dream. And their … Continue reading VOWWS – “Impulse Control”
Watch your pockets at Akbar, especially when Tolliver is around. His new single is meant for a high-octane club affair. Continue reading Tolliver – “Petty”
New music has been steadily flowing from Gordi, as she preps an atmospheric new album. Our Two Skins is due out June 26 via Jagjaguwar and will include the emotional crescendo of “Volcanic.” Continue reading Gordi – “Volcanic”
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