Úlfur Hansson is currently based in New York, but his music takes after his Nordic compatriots, such as Jónsi and Ólöf Arnalds. “Fovea” is the first single off of Úlfur’s new LP, Arborescence, named after the fractal-like possibility of random movement, which he specifies is “the phenomenon of branching out, following the path of least resistance, growing from a seed, or a bolt of lightning as it … Continue reading
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BOSCO Gets Personal On Her Latest Project, b.
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. b. is an emphatically human record. BOSCO goes through many emotions over its eight tracks, using opaque metaphors to weave together anecdotes. Sometimes the narrative borrows from familiar places, whether in imagery or through direct lyrics, informing how she sees her artistry. She believes in the power of collaboration, and has had a real connection with virtually everyone with a … Continue reading BOSCO Gets Personal On Her Latest Project, b.
Venturing to the Lightness with Gang of Youths
Australia has held tight to Gang of Youths, a rock band that has seen fame in their native stomping ground more readily than here in the States. Now it seems their new LP, Go Farther In Lightness, has made an ocean-spanning impact. Gang of Youths have written a record filled with introspective rock songs that showcase their adept musicality, boundless possibility, and above all, heart. … Continue reading Venturing to the Lightness with Gang of Youths
Gordi’s Debut Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Gordi is the childhood nickname of Sophie Payten, who has been writing songs for the majority of her life. Her debut EP slowly came together for its release in the US last summer, introducing everyone to her delicate folk pop sound, which in the case of “Can We Work It Out,” was not easy to get out of your … Continue reading Gordi’s Debut Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty
Gordi’s Debut LP Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Gordi is the childhood nickname of Sophie Payten, who has been writing songs for the majority of her life. Her debut EP slowly came together for its release in the US last summer, introducing everyone to her delicate folk pop sound, which in the case of “Can We Work It Out,” was not easy to get out of your head. … Continue reading Gordi’s Debut LP Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty
I first noticed dd elle on a random playlist that featured his remix of “The Bells” by Lowell. I hadn’t heard the original bubbly track, but this worked in my favor; I was instantly drawn to the sparse nature of the production which was entirely dd elle’s doing. The first single off of his forthcoming record suggests that we are in for a truly profound … Continue reading
Imaad Wasif Added to Desert Daze Lineup on Heels of Career Best LP
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. “The thing with this record is that I don’t understand it, even though I wrote it,” [Imaad Wasif] told LA Weekly earlier this summer. He cites a period of disillusionment and hysteria, when he was, according to a press release about the album, prone to paranoid outbursts and frequently scrawled pentagrams to conjure demons. In the same way that there … Continue reading Imaad Wasif Added to Desert Daze Lineup on Heels of Career Best LP
Imaad Wasif Added to Desert Daze Lineup on Heels of Career Best LP
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. “The thing with this record is that I don’t understand it, even though I wrote it,” [Imaad Wasif] told LA Weekly earlier this summer. He cites a period of disillusionment and hysteria, when he was, according to a press release about the album, prone to paranoid outbursts and frequently scrawled pentagrams to conjure demons. In the same way that there is … Continue reading Imaad Wasif Added to Desert Daze Lineup on Heels of Career Best LP
Get out all your frustration as you shout along to “Demon” by MAGS, a Buffalo-based rock band. The single will appear on their forthcoming eponymous LP, out 9/8 on Admirable Traits Records. Continue reading
Don’t let joyless responsibilities distract you from your dreams. Alex Lahey takes her own advice in the clip for her single, “Every Day’s the Weekend.” This track appears on her upcoming LP, I Love You Like A Brother, out 10/6 on Dead Oceans. Pre-order. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 