I am actually fairly picky with live sessions in non-studio settings. Sometimes it’s more endearing to *not* sound exactly like the studio recording, and the more creatively that is done, the better. But also, the setting itself has to lend to the filming, or I’m left unsatisfied. That’s why La Blogotheque has been a longtime favorite with few cherished others. With that, I present Orouni’s … Continue reading
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The triumphant falsetto and orchestral blend on Novo Amor’s single, “Utican,” resonates with a dramatic, but simple film clip centered on gender nonconformity. Continue reading
Scott Orr’s Worried Mind is a peaceful welcome for winter
Originally appeared on the 405. The newest release on earnest Ontario label Other Songs is a fitting welcome for winter. I felt lucky to finally experience it myself when I left the desert to visit the midwest this past weekend. Snow fell for an hour in Minneapolis on my final day in the city; the neighborhood where I was staying was quiet save for the … Continue reading Scott Orr’s Worried Mind is a peaceful welcome for winter
Explore Power and Chaos with Steady Holiday at Their Bootleg Show on November 18th Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Like many of us, Dre Babinski has found herself exhausted by the country’s state of affairs, so she unpacked her thoughts via songwriting. The record she wrote, Nobody’s Watching, became the sophomore LP under her moniker Steady Holiday upon its release back in August. Now the … Continue reading
okay(k) takes mumble rap to a new level on “seven, ti seven.” I also don’t think that the music industry is ready for his malleable level of creativity. Source: SoundCloud / okay(K) Continue reading
TAUK are sinister, second-cousins to Ratatat and estranged half-siblings to Kavinsky. Cinematic waves of emotion wash over “Checkmate,” especially in the shadow of its dense film clip. Continue reading
Extend That Summer Feeling Into the Fall with Trapdoor Social’s “Hold Me Down” Originally appeared on Ones To Watch. If it were possible to bottle the carefree goodness of summer, even lifelong Angelenos would chomp at the bit. As relatively new residents to LA, Trapdoor Social seems to have cracked the code. Today they are debuting their new single, “Hold Me Down,” which captures the … Continue reading
Fufanu’s “Chop Chop” is a layered, industrial experience, from the superimposed images of a city under construction to the gradual grimy bassline. Continue reading
Snarling guitar tones may lead you to think that this is a trick, but run ahead and see if you can touch that mysterious light. It may provide a new perspective. Source: SoundCloud / Bella Union Continue reading
Bill Baird Debuts Video for “Strigidae” Ahead of Record Release Show on Oct 27 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you aren’t familiar with him, Bill Baird is a well-regarded niche artist who has been responsible for twenty-six records over the past decade or so. Originally from Austin, the artist’s full career is enigmatic. For example, his current location on Bandcamp is Baird, Texas, which feels … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 