Local Duo slenderbodies Reveal Crisp Cover of “Electric Feel” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Last year slenderbodies put out fabulist, a five-track EP, that established the group as adept pop producers. They bring that infectious energy to “Electric Feel.” The grooves remain faithful to the original, so very little nostalgia is lost in the transition, but the band updates the track with their own touches. Read … Continue reading

Lauren Ruth Ward Debuts Video for Her Defiantly Queer Single “Blue Collar Sex Kitten” Originally premiered on LA Weekly.  Los Angeles is the proud home of Baltimore-bred indie-rock queen Lauren Ruth Ward. She put out her debut LP, Well, Hell, earlier this year and today marks the release of a new video for “Blue Collar Sex Kitten,” a defiantly queer standout single from the record.  … Continue reading

Cloud wallows in sensitivity while celebrating life on Plays with Fire

Photo Credit: Carson Lund Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  When you play with fire, you’re supposed to get burned. But what if you’re careful with fire? Even when handling flames with your most serious demeanor, it’s still possible to get hurt. At least, that’s what can be learned from Cloud’s sensitive and joyous new album. On the band’s nine-track effort titled … Continue reading Cloud wallows in sensitivity while celebrating life on Plays with Fire

The crayon animation for “The Swallow’s Tale” piles on more metaphors to an already beautifully poetic track. Bamako Overground’s leader, Hans Sutton, takes influences from the folk pop of Mali and merges it with classically English songwriting.  The Swallow’s Tale by Bamako Overground Continue reading

We all have differences with people we love, but don’t take Jordan Rakei’s advice on mediation. “Eye To Eye” is of course from his brilliant 2017 LP, Wallflower, which SnG commented on a few months ago, before naming it one of the best albums of last year.  Wallflower by Jordan Rakei Continue reading