Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, the … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

Lo Moon Pull Back Shroud at Teragram Ballroom

When does a band “make it”? After a successful album? Upon landing a prominent sync? Some think it depends on their number of fans, or how much money the artist makes on their craft. In some ways, all of these are factors in a musician’s fame, but other times, such as in the career of LA-based Lo Moon, the sheer will of the group can … Continue reading Lo Moon Pull Back Shroud at Teragram Ballroom

jungleindierock: Mac DeMarco – This Old Dog This Old Dog is from Mac DeMarco’s forthcoming album, This Old Dog, out May 5th, 2017, on Captured Tracks.  This Old Dog Tracklist: 01. My Old Man 02. This Old Dog 03. Baby You’re Out 04. For the First Time 05. One Another 06. Still Beating 07. Sister 08. Dreams From Yesterday 09. A Wolf Who Wears Sheeps … Continue reading

Trekking Across the City with Still Parade

sngalbums: I first sat down to listen to this album on an exploratory adventure via mass transit across the city. Back in May, LADOT cut the ribbon on several new metro stations, extending the Expo line to somewhere that no Los Angeles rail transit line has ever gone before: the beach. For the first weekend of its opening, fares were waived, so I decided to … Continue reading Trekking Across the City with Still Parade

In my opinion, Monster Rally’s collaborative album with Jay Stone, Foreign Pedestrians, was a masterpiece. It may then be unsurprising to hear that I’m stoked for new music from the antique beats maker. Get ready for his upcoming 20-track LP, Mystery Cove, due out 11/11.  Source: SoundCloud / goldrobotrecords Continue reading

Joyous Melodies Await You on Kishi Bashi’s New LP Sonderlust

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. For many readers, the name Kishi Bashi is not new. Kaoru Ishibashi has been making music under that moniker for a few years, releasing his debut LP, 151a, in 2012. But prior to that, people probably knew him as a member of of Montreal, or even from his days with Jupiter One, a group he co-founded in 2003. This … Continue reading Joyous Melodies Await You on Kishi Bashi’s New LP Sonderlust