Photo by Nedda Asfari It’s widely noted that my greatest personal nemesis is in fact my own emotions. I feel too much too often, which seems to be what also plagues Caroline Polachek. On her debut solo effort, Pang, she describes the terrible agony of being in love. Even just the title, Pang, reveals all. The namesake track describes the jolt of lust or love, or … Continue reading Caroline Polachek Feels Everything on Pang
This confection weighs a ton—thank the lead guitars for that. Source: SoundCloud / James V Continue reading James V – “Blondie”
This is not a Bond reference; Pell, Ambré, and Malik Ninety Five are celebrating the moment, not waiting around for the sky to crash. Continue reading Pell – “Skyfall” feat. Ambre, Malik Ninety Five
Operator Music Band came out of nowhere for me last year. Now I find myself still thinking about “Mondo” and the rest of their Duo Duo LP. Continue reading Operator Music Band – “Mondo”
French retro pop. Vie Pénible by Rosier Continue reading Rosier – “Vie Penible”
In the video for Special Friend’s single, “Before,” the choreography is walking; it’s just shown with a different perspective. Continue reading Special Friend – “Before”
Broen make the most of four short minutes with their intricate melodies dancing with the bass. “Lines” is a wild ride, as is the Norwegian band’s recent album, Do You See the Falling Leaves? Continue reading Broen – “Lines”
Once you are securely inside of Drinker’s “Fragment II,” the bubbly outro leads a procession out again. Source: SoundCloud / Drinker Continue reading Drinker – “Fragment II”
Vindictive, yet self-deprecating, dance pop. Continue reading Hana Vu – “At the Party”
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photos by María Quintana. For the past few weeks, Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson have been living like Peaches and Herb. The pair first met at Jacklin’s 2017 Bootleg performance, where Hutson opened for the Australian songwriter. They became fast friends and have made the most of their time together again on her North American tour, sharing stages, goofing … Continue reading Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson Brought Their Tour to a Bittersweet End at the El Rey
