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Super 8 footage adds nostalgia to Coleman Zurkowski’s latest single

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Coleman Zurkowski’s latest LP is a brilliant meditation on silence. Called ZERO, the work is resplendent in drawn-out brass notes and various ambient hiccups. Featuring an orchestra comprised of harp, clarinet, and piano, it conjures a curious yet ominous aura. If you look at the tracklist, the record counts down from ‘9’, but ‘0’ is far … Continue reading Super 8 footage adds nostalgia to Coleman Zurkowski’s latest single

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You can count on Amethysts to be there Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  English duo Amethysts have returned with a brand new video for their recent single, “Be There,” featuring bandmates Clarice and Simon in low lights, expressing heartache in their glances. The band may have an affinity for violets, but this song is decidedly colder, referencing blues in the lyrics … Continue reading

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October’s Child Erupts in New Video for “Lava” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Volcanoes are part of a subset of natural wonders that can become natural disasters in an instant. Luckily, there are many ways to predict an eruption, so rarely is it a total surprise, unless you just weren’t paying attention. The latest single from October’s Child proves that they’re paying attention, even if the … Continue reading

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LA’s Saigo has always written about complex emotions, and “Neither” is no exception. In his own words:  “‘Neither’ was written about the peril of idealizing those we admire, and how we magnify the inevitable disappointment. We are in the process of renewal, redrawing the borders of our societal grey areas, tearing down the glossy posters of our false saints and fallen idols.” Source: SoundCloud / SAÍGO Continue reading

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Orchestral Pop group Freedom Baby grows up with their new EP

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  On their new EP, Freedom Baby analyze anxiety, and manage to find the light at the end of the tunnel. The band is a nine-piece orchestral pop group, affectionately called “ork pop,” led by partners Eric and Brianna. The duo initially set out to make music that relied more on synths than glockenspiels, but something about … Continue reading Orchestral Pop group Freedom Baby grows up with their new EP

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Sentient Fruit Experiences Melancholy in New Clip from Paul Cherry Originally premiered on Grimy Goods.  This clip is comprised of an amalgamation of several different animation styles, from crayon to pencil to paint, with plenty of textures underneath each as well. The result is a technicolor journey with a sentient cherry. The clip was directed and created by animator Jake Armstrong, and he really captures … Continue reading

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