Liminal Performs Stripped-Back Arrangement of Debut Single Originally appeared on LA Weekly.  Tom Crouch exists in the in-between, as if in a permanent transition. As Liminal, he deliberately exploits seemingly trivial sounds to make an impact. His two singles to date layer them gracefully, but a new studio performance features a stripped-down arrangement. Read more.  Liminal | website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud Continue reading

I’ve doted on Oh Pep! a lot in the past, so I’ll keep this one short. The Australian duo has a new song and announced a new album too, I Wasn’t Only Thinking About You, due out October 26th. If it’s as catchy and honest as their lead single, this will be a fantastic sophomore record.  Continue reading

Megadead presents melancholy on Benjamin Shaw’s terms

Photo by Aisha Latosski Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  You can cry if it’s your party, but what about when you’re just the guest? Benjamin Shaw encourages you to embrace reclusivity. He’s a musician with many facets, and on his new album, Megadead, he puts his left-field gloom to work. As part of the DIY, bedroom producer scene, Shaw’s biggest statements come … Continue reading Megadead presents melancholy on Benjamin Shaw’s terms

Get Caught Overheating with Fever Feel

Photo by Braeden Paterson.  Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  If your favorite Beatles song is “Revolution 9,” then you’ll love Fever Feel. Even if you have little respect for that comparison, keep reading—the Canadian three-piece is creative in the best ways. The band has a self-titled album due out next week, on September 14th to be exact; audiences at Harvard & Stone got a first … Continue reading Get Caught Overheating with Fever Feel

Young Creatures Demand Answers on New Single “Something I Don’t Know” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  What’s worse: living in ignorance or knowing that there’s something you don’t know? Young Creatures have an existential crisis over this question in their brand new single, “Something I Don’t Know.”  The local trio has shuffled around the city for years, exposing Angelenos to their lighthearted, skeptical indie rock. Their newest … Continue reading