Deqn Sue – “Troll”

Vibrant Pop Artist Deqn Sue Returns With Earnest New Single “Troll” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  In the age of internet chatrooms, then comment sections, then DMs, trolls have been a persistent plague. It’s easy to brush aside for anyone who has a small digital platform, but, as Aidy Bryant’s show Shrill, for one, demonstrated, the nagging hate that comes from faceless avatars can be … Continue reading Deqn Sue – “Troll”

Hanne Hukkelberg – “The Young and Bold I”

Hanne Hukkelberg put out an album last year called Birthmark, a peculiar pop extravaganza. The Norwegian artist seems to emulate tUnE-yArDs’ unpredictability, having fastidiously weaved the sounds on “The Young and Bold I,” for starters. Listen to the album on Soundcloud or wherever you listen to music.  Source: SoundCloud / Hanne Hukkelberg Continue reading Hanne Hukkelberg – “The Young and Bold I”

Debut LP From Polartropica is a ‘Dream Come True’

Photo by Olivia Hemaratanatorn Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The title of Polartropica’s debut album, due out tomorrow and available to stream below, makes clear where the local artist is in her career. Across the 10 tracks of Dreams Come True, and spanning all the songs, videos, and shows that have come before, Polartropica is bursting at the seams with joy and encouragement. And it … Continue reading Debut LP From Polartropica is a ‘Dream Come True’

mxmtoon – “Fever Dream”

mxmtoon’s New Song “Fever Dream” Wants You to Savor Every Moment Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  With the entire city in mourning after the loss of Kobe Bryant, there is no better time for mxmtoon’s new single, “fever dream.” In it, the LA-based musician encourages us to avoid complacency and enjoy every fleeting moment. The track is the first she has released since her album … Continue reading mxmtoon – “Fever Dream”

Caroline Polachek Feels Everything on Pang

sngalbums: 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, … Continue reading Caroline Polachek Feels Everything on Pang

Caroline Polachek Feels Everything on Pang

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