There are no tricks in Saintseneca’s music video for “Beast in the Garden,” but can you handle the quartet’s deep stares? This single appears on their recent album, Pillar of Na, available on Bandcamp. Continue reading
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Find what’s hidden in plain sight with Psychic Love’s “Go Away Green” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. The term “movie magic” typically refers to tricks played on film that wow an audience. Disney’s parks are imbued with their own brand of magic, but the trick that Laura Peters describes in her brand new single as Psychic Love is far subtler than … Continue reading
Jen Awad Delivers Us From Toxic Apathy in “Basic Bitch” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Awad is fed up with toxic apathy. The half-Peruvian, half-Egyptian songwriter never gives anything less than a powerhouse performance, with lyrics that pack their own figurative punch. The vitriol in “Basic Bitch” is palpable, due in part to its personal relevance; Awad told Grimy Goods, “This song is based on a … Continue reading
Alexander Vincent’s Liberation
Originally appeared on LA Weekly. The newest single from Alexander Vincent, né Alex Tanas, features only seven words: “I know I’ve got to free myself.” Those lyrics, coupled with thunderous percussion, make it his mission statement. As a solo artist, he seeks liberation. “Free Myself” is just a sample of the majesty of Alexander Vincent, embracing vulnerabilities within himself and connecting him to the rest … Continue reading Alexander Vincent’s Liberation
A theremin takes centerstage halfway through this muffled, heartsick jam. Find more endearing bedroom pop on Kaz Moon’s Summerbug EP, which you can hear in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / kaz moon Continue reading
Listen to “If I Were the Smoke” closely enough and it becomes a multi-sensory experience, as sighing violins raise goosebumps. Rainstorm Brother will release EP Pt.1 on November 9th, and you can listen to a few songs early, like “If I Were the Smoke,” on Soundcloud. Continue reading
Find your reality with Radio Skies’ “Do You Feel” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. What is the difference between our reality and imagination? You could say it’s all in the perspective, but even that can get murky. Ojai, California’s bright new dream rock group known as Radio Skies explores this and more on their new single, “Do You Feel.” Read more. … Continue reading
Ominous indie rock. Source: SoundCloud / Henry Nowhere Continue reading
Bone Acre is Post Punk for the #MeToo Era Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. High desert-based Bone Acre is a powerful story and a new music act fronted by Caroline Heerwagen. When they appear live, they are a quartet comprised of Jason Obergfoll, Adam D’Zurilla, Sean Burgess and Ashley Mendel. Bone Acre plans to put out a full-length record this Friday, after today’s premiere of … Continue reading
Nathan Owen Delivers a Hopeful Message in Apocalyptic Video for “The Things We Left Below” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The world feels like it’s ending. But as long as we breathe, there is much to appreciate about life. At least that’s the message from the former frontman of Owenstone, Nathan Owen. He has been working on a solo project, and today’s premiere will add to … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 