David Bowie is the only artist who could confidently allude to his own death in his final epic work. You can hear his track, “Blackstar,” in Lost Horizons’ new mournful single, “On the Day You Died.” The latter was recorded on January 10th, 2015, and you can hear Bowie’s spirit embedded in the moving saxophone improvisation. Source: SoundCloud / Bella Union Continue reading
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Cardiff-based Safari Gold dropped their self-titled record last week, and “Easy Company” provides a nice preview of its breezy melodies. Source: SoundCloud / Safari Gold Continue reading
With a band named after serendipity and an album called Everything But the Here and Now, it is obvious the priorities of this London three-piece: preservation, of the self and of our relationships. Take the simple but swelling video for “Text Me When You’re Home.” Continue reading
Sunday is a symbolic day of the week, more than just the day you don’t have to check your mailbox. For Geowulf, it’s a state of mind, and they’re beckoning us to join them. Source: SoundCloud / Geowulf Continue reading
Who knew manufactured chirps would pair so well with deep bass beats? (Daktyl knew.) Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Take Some Risks With Ukiyo and FEELDS’ New Single “Something Like This” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. FEELDS’ silky vocals glide over Ukiyo’s finely tuned synthscape. Fans of Flume, especially his early work, will enjoy this track’s playful electronic melody, and the inclusion of a panflute may attract even more folks to Ukiyo’s diverse chillwave fabric. ‘Something Like This’ comes on … Continue reading
This solid rock tune comes from Gianni Paci, the New York-based musician once known as The Pine Hollows. “Honest Thing” maintains a steady tempo, cranking up the decibels during the guitar solos. The track appears on Paci’s recent I Tried To Right My Wrongs, But I Made A Left EP, which you can pick up on Bandcamp. Continue reading
Her Own Imposter: A Conversation with Dresage
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. “Do you ever feel like you’re just an impersonation of yourself?” Keeley Bumford, an LA-based musician who goes by the moniker Dresage, peers at me over a cup of coffee as I fumble with my phone. We’re discussing the use of visuals in her new project, and I’m trying to show her a music video, though … Continue reading Her Own Imposter: A Conversation with Dresage
“40 Numbers” begins so slowly that the melody is difficult to parse, but with some patience, the track and video come to a remarkable climax, featuring rooftop choreography in the drizzling rain. Pre-order Hannah Epperson’s forthcoming album Slowdown on her website. Continue reading
Charlee Muse gives a great vocal performance on Garabatto’s new single, “Infected,” which I am more than happy to transmit to the nearest EDM lover. Source: SoundCloud / Panda Funk Continue reading
