Sometimes reaching your goal requires a lot of tedious work, even if you’ve got all the skills to pull it off. Vokes is here with words of encouragement to keep going, or else you’ll never reach your full potential. Source: SoundCloud / VOKES Continue reading
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Inspired by falling rain, “Cascades” provides a soothing soundtrack for your Hump Day. Source: SoundCloud / Lydian Collective Continue reading
Don’t Cry For Him: The Nicholas Drops New Single, “Teardrops” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Dutch-born, LA-based artist The Nicholas has a great philosophy: create “pretty ideas with ugly sounds.” What he doesn’t mention in that mantra is that his vocals are downright angelic, offsetting anything remotely unattractive; the result is usually some version of intoxication. His debut EP boasted gentle soft … Continue reading
Témé Tan and all his doppelgangers rock this new video for his single, “Menteur.” Pourquoi tu mens toujours? [inserts meme] Continue reading
A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lauren Ruth Ward stands in front of a mirror holding up a shimmering disco ensemble. We’re in the Echo’s green room joined by a few people that play in other bands on tonight’s bill, as well as some peripheral friends. It is the first night of Ward’s January residency and the two-piece suit and jacket on … Continue reading A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
Dark, calculated electro. Continue reading
The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Premiered on Grimy Goods. Psych rock is a fun genre, and The Crowleys know how to make it all their own. Lead singer Cohen Wylie uses his wavering vocals to lead us through kaleidoscopic guitar melodies, starting with the aptly pastel “Pink Rainbows”; layers of noise eventually snap into clarity with a Blur-like Britpop ditty at the very end. Processed vocals pick up where that … Continue reading The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Married duo The Creachies recently released a quirky bedroom pop self-titled record. “No It Couldn’t Be” is one of the duets, and also one of the more sentimental songs from the LP. Other tracks include the party-til-you-drop anthem “Not Never And” as well as the not-at-all-self-conscious “Do You Think I’m Interesting?” Grab the album on Bandcamp today. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Amen Dunes spins lengthy tales against a backdrop of psych rock sensibilities. He’ll be putting out a new record, Freedom, on 3/30; pre-order. <a href=“http://amendunes.bandcamp.com/album/freedom”>Freedom by Amen Dunes</a> Continue reading
Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The group takes its name from a ghost town in rural Montana, once connected to civilization only by the Montana Trail during the gold rush. “We liked the idea of giving new life to a place that was probably otherwise unreferenced in popular culture,” Benny Friedman told The Daily Trojan. The town’s legacy is Bannack Days, where on the third … Continue reading Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium
