Valley Hush mix lush melodies and discordant harmonies for their eclectic single, “Iced Cream.” A sweet treat to soothe your melting brain. Source: SoundCloud / Valley Hush Continue reading
Tag: pop
An only subtly heartbreaking number. Source: SoundCloud / M. T. Hadley Continue reading
Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. Last night, the Hard Rock in Hollywood was packed for a very special free Grouplove performance. Celebrating their forthcoming album Big Mess, the performance was part of The Encore Live, which is Live Nation TV and Hard Rock’s new program celebrating the encore as an art form. In my experience, the encore is … Continue reading Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and less-than-ideal photos by me. If you were not at the Bootleg Theater last Thursday night, then you missed a perfect night of pop. I have been following the two acts on the bill for some time, but this was the first opportunity that I got to actually see them perform live. Local pop-rock group LAYNE opened the … Continue reading Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)
A synth briefly greets a phone that has been left off the hook. (New EP from Jaunt out next month!) Source: SoundCloud / Jaunt Continue reading
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
Thoughtful pop anthem. Source: SoundCloud / VINYLTHIEF Continue reading
Evocatively layered indie pop. Source: SoundCloud / The Medicine Hat Continue reading
Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Pop is a polarizing genre. I have been on both sides of the argument, debating its merit in the contemporary American music scene, especially in a Top 40 context. But that certainly doesn’t exempt me from loving the tried and true mix of catchy hooks, simple melodies, and great vocals. With Lostboycrow opening for Vérité … Continue reading Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour
rtt: Phedre- Zastroszky Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 