Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. On Blastoma, Ngaiire and her collaborators Paul Mac, Jack Grace, and Megan Washington create a rich texture of sounds and sentiments. Deep synths draw you into the opening track; provide an imonious pulse in “Cruel”; and, along with a number of other gorgeous tones, even create a sense of wonder in “House on a Rock.” Mac and Grace are responsible … Continue reading Finding Solace in Ngaiire’s New Album, Blastoma
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. There is not a genre so forlorn as the blues. That seems obvious; it’s all in the name. Cultural appropriation aside, blues has endured because, well, the human condition can sometimes lead us down a dark path. But Amy Blaschke takes turmoil and creates purpose in her newest album, aptly titled, Breaking the Blues. Blaschke is local to LA by … Continue reading “Breaking the Blues” with Amy Blaschke’s Newest LP, out July 1st — Record Release at Grande Olde Echo
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and less-than-ideal photos by me. If you were not at the Bootleg Theater last Thursday night, then you missed a perfect night of pop. I have been following the two acts on the bill for some time, but this was the first opportunity that I got to actually see them perform live. Local pop-rock group LAYNE opened the night … Continue reading Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)
[KORGY & BASS – F#m] Joyous trip hop. Continue reading
sngshows: Trapdoor Social Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Last Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was forecasted to be so brutal over the weekend that it prompted LADWP to caution customers against using too much A/C, or else there would be mass power outages. There could not have been a better time … Continue reading Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More
Trapdoor Social Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Last Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was forecasted to be so brutal over the weekend that it prompted LADWP to caution customers against using too much A/C, or else there would be mass power outages. There could not have been a better time to … Continue reading Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More
Evocatively layered indie pop. Source: SoundCloud / The Medicine Hat Continue reading
Jaunty garage pop. Source: SoundCloud / Empty Cellar Records Continue reading
Delightful Danish electronica. Source: SoundCloud / AyOwA Continue reading
Unflappable California indie rock. “I’m gonna make wavesDon’t wanna be the same” Source: SoundCloud / Gothic Tropic Continue reading
