Magik*Magik aka Minna Choi has just released the single, “Laugh a Lot,” which features How To Dress Well’s Tom Krell. Her Magik*Magik Orchestra has been featured in movies and played alongside Jonny Greenwood, Death Cab For Cutie, and others, but now she has recorded her first solo track. A promising first, at that. Continue reading
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Given this new single, “Western,” the sophomore LP from San Francisco-based DONCAT is sure to be a rip-snorting alt-rock adventure. Source: SoundCloud / DonCat Music Continue reading
A saxophone introduces this bouncy and soulful duet by Swedish-based Grapell (featuring Many Voices Speak on guest vocals). “Some Places” will appear on their second EP, Love Chamber, out 9/30. Source: SoundCloud / Strangers Candy Continue reading
sharingneedleswithfriends: The Velvet Teen // All Is Illusory This record is so damn great. #thevelvetteen #allisillusory #vinyl #vinyljunkies #vinylloversunite #vinylingclub #nowplaying #nowspinning #friends #listeningparty #vinylcollective #fun #instavinyl #vinyls #records #recordplayer #lp #music #sharingneedleswithfriends #SNWF #podcast #OGVINYLCOMMUNITY Dope art from Young & Sick. Continue reading
Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. You can pretty much sell me on any music that utilizes a banjo. I have regular arguments with my mother about the third Mumford & Sons album, in which they decided to ditch the glorious instrument; she thinks removing it made them sound more modern, but my retort is that any music can sound as modern or dated as … Continue reading Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. You can pretty much sell me on any music that utilizes a banjo. I have regular arguments with my mother about the third Mumford & Sons album, in which they decided to ditch the glorious instrument; she thinks removing it made them sound more modern, but my retort is that any music can sound as modern or dated as the … Continue reading Oh Pep! Defies Labels on Debut LP with Rich Bluegrass Instrumentation and Bold Storytelling
Finding Solace in Ngaiire’s New Album, Blastoma
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. To achieve stadium arena fame in the music industry, you have to be very lucky and at least somewhat talented. Many times, it seems the most exciting new acts are unfairly ignored for arbitrary corporate reasons, but boutique agencies work to find those gems and polish them with care and attention. My first job out of college was at … Continue reading Finding Solace in Ngaiire’s New Album, Blastoma
“Breaking the Blues” with Amy Blaschke’s Newest LP, out July 1st — Record Release at Grande Olde Echo
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. There is not a genre so forlorn as the blues. That seems obvious; it’s all in the name. Cultural appropriation aside, blues has endured because, well, the human condition can sometimes lead us down a dark path. But Amy Blaschke takes turmoil and creates purpose in her newest album, aptly titled, Breaking the Blues. Blaschke is local to LA … Continue reading “Breaking the Blues” with Amy Blaschke’s Newest LP, out July 1st — Record Release at Grande Olde Echo
“Breaking the Blues” with Amy Blaschke’s Newest LP, out July 1st — Record Release at Grande Olde Echo
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. There is not a genre so forlorn as the blues. That seems obvious; it’s all in the name. Cultural appropriation aside, blues has endured because, well, the human condition can sometimes lead us down a dark path. But Amy Blaschke takes turmoil and creates purpose in her newest album, aptly titled, Breaking the Blues. Blaschke is local to LA by … Continue reading “Breaking the Blues” with Amy Blaschke’s Newest LP, out July 1st — Record Release at Grande Olde Echo
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