Day Wave is likely not a new name for many. According to Hype Machine, Day Wave was the 14th most reblogged artist of the year. During 2015 he dropped a debut EP and also toured with the likes of Blonde Redhead and Albert Hammond Jr. Jackson Phillips released Headcase in July, and it is an indie pop blessing. Surf rock has a new powerful player … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #2 – Headcase by Day Wave
Originally appeared on the Music Court in February. This show took place 2/21/15. Last time I saw Sego, I told you guys about it. I checked to see when they would be playing next, knowing I pretty much have my pick of east LA venues; they’re based here, so they play around the city a lot. I found their next show at the Echo, opening … Continue reading Body Language and Sego
An emotional video for a heartfelt track. Continue reading
Originally appeared on the Music Court. I think it is reasonable to say most music written is about love. Love is an emotion that has such imperceptible power, it could carve a Grand Canyon into anyone’s heart. Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson wrote his newest album in the wake of a relationship’s dissolution, though the falling out is not with his wife.Multi Love is an autobiographical … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – “Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
New track off of VIMES’ upcoming album, Nights in Limbo, due out 2/12. Source: SoundCloud / VIMES Continue reading
Is there a renaissance happening in Edmonton? Another great band has emerged from that region, Consilience, and their Walking Through a Dead Night EP is a lo fi dream. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
sngshows: Originally appeared on the Music Court. Last Friday, June 26th, was a big day. Yesterday I dedicated a medley to the Supreme Court ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges, but with that my day was only just getting started. That night, I also saw Bells Atlas give a life-affirming performance at the Lyric Theater. The warm up act was something to behold. At times, I … Continue reading Bells Atlas, Pegasus Warning, and Mark de Clive-Lowe
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Seclusion sounds. Source: SoundCloud / Zepha Telex Continue reading
Originally appeared on the Music Court. “Here in Iowa” is an objectively great song. The samples are all over the place, but it’s the story behind the song that makes it so special. This is a farewell song, and every part of it contributes to the legacy of Korallreven. Perhaps I’m being too dramatic. Korallreven are a Swedish duo, comprised of Marcus Joons and Daniel … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015 – #2 “Here in Iowa” by Korallreven
