This album is an instant classic. “In the Midst” is the opening track on sir Was’ debut full-length record, Digging A Tunnel, out now on City Slang. With influences ranging from indie pop to trip hop to noise rock, you’ll find yourself swept up into the diverse wonder of each song. Pick up Digging A Tunnel on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://sirwas.bandcamp.com/album/digging-a-tunnel”>Digging A Tunnel by sir Was</a> Continue reading
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Self-described as self-deprecating, Bjordan keeps his tongue firmly in cheek throughout his new album, Petty Hit Machine. Darkwave elements are obvious on tracks like “Million Dollar Moment,” which channels Portishead; it also seeps into other corners of the record even on tracks that may seem immune to it, such as “Bad Boy Sad Boy” or “Small Suitcase.” The album will be out soon; follow Bjordan for more … Continue reading
Tafari Anthony has just released a new EP where he takes advantage of his grand voice for ballads of heartbreak and hope. With a moving key change, “He Changed It” should give you an accurate taste of the new release. Pick up Remember When on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / Tafari Anthony Continue reading
Normanton Street blend hip hop, disco, and soul seamlessly, just listen to their latest single, “It’s Been A While.” Continue reading
Entering the World of Oddnesse
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Oddnesse is the duo of Rebeca Arango and Grey Goon (aka Doug Walters). Arango describes their songs as co-written, though the project came about after she had been working on some song ideas on her own and needed help with production. Like many music endeavors sprouted in LA, their introduction was happenstance but the music cemented the connection. Their debut … Continue reading Entering the World of Oddnesse
Témé Tan is a globetrotting, beat-slapping indietronica artist from Brussels, with a brand new music video that could have been shot by Wes Anderson on a vacation to Brazil. His new self-titled record is due out 10/6; pre-order. Continue reading
I Come To Shanghai Transport Us to a Paradise, of Sorts
A friend of mine in college used to have a large poster with a beach scene in her dorm room. She had insomnia, specifically due to negative thoughts that haunted her at night, so she cited this as the reason she was able to sleep. She gave the image a lot more credit than it probably deserved, but it did make her feel at peace. … Continue reading I Come To Shanghai Transport Us to a Paradise, of Sorts
The Blow are white hot in the lead-up to their album release next Friday, and “The Woman You Want Her To Be” is no different. “She’ll be the woman you want her to be,” especially if you want her to fail. This song seems to resonate today especially, on the release date of Hillary Clinton’s new book; whatever your political affiliations, you cannot deny the pervasive … Continue reading
shemakesmusic-uk: BARLI – ‘No Weapons’ Source: SoundCloud / BARLI Continue reading
Ambient beats meet playful vocals on Shelf Nunny’s latest single, “Good 2CU.” It will appear on his new Little Time We Have EP, out 9/29 on Hush Hush Records; pre-order. Source: SoundCloud / Hush Hush Records Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 