Makaya McCraven released a live version of “Dream Another,” a single off of his newest album, In These Times, so I listened to both for the first time. I have a deep appreciation for each; the studio version is lush and addictive while the live rendition is teeming with passion. It is more apparent McCraven’s control over the dreamy jam when you can see his … Continue reading Makaya McCraven – “Dream Another”
Frankie and the Witch Fingers Release Acid Punk Single “Sweet Freak" & Announce Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters… LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been kicking up dust since for nearly a decade, and their noisy catalog has been buzzing steadily in fans’ ears for just as long. After moving from Bloomington, IN, the group has earned a strong … Continue reading Frankie and the Witch Fingers – “Sweet Freak”
sngalbums: “Mithras” Music Video Reveals a Morsel of the Technicolor Universe on Vinyl Williams’ Azure LP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. After the last couple weeks, I’m about ready to jettison off this planet. The successful SpaceX launch certainly makes the idea tempting. If you are similarly seeking an escape, look out for Azure, the brand new record from Vinyl Williams out now. The local … Continue reading Vinyl Williams – “Mithras”
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. After the last couple weeks, I’m about ready to jettison off this planet. The successful SpaceX launch certainly makes the idea tempting. If you are similarly seeking an escape, look out for Azure, the brand new record from Vinyl Williams out now. The local psych artist, né Lionel Williams, has created not just one but 11 new worlds on the … Continue reading “Mithras” Music Video Reveals a Morsel of the Technicolor Universe on Vinyl Williams’ Azure LP
Masters of both wordplay and pop hooks, Cones recently put out a three-song EP called Laugh of the Party. “Seeing Triple” is a great representation of it: its hazy psych rock sensibility bleeds across the entire release. Source: SoundCloud / Dangerbird Records Continue reading
Straddling the fence of surf and psych rock is Japanese musician, Yokosawa Shunichiro. “High:Low” even throws in a synthesizer solo to break up this nearly six-minute track. It appears on Yokosawa’s forthcoming record, Haiji; pre-order. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
The multi-lingual lyric video for Maybird’s single, “Don’t Keep Me Around,” leans into the psychedelic, an apt visual supplement for the dreamy track. Don’t Keep Me Around by Maybird Continue reading
Triptides Achieve Spiritual Instant Gratification With “Nirvana Now” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. “Nirvana Now” describes spiritual instant gratification with earnest. To reach the level of enlightenment that Triptides has, simply follow Brigman to the place “where the ocean touches the sky.” Interwoven guitars bleed into crashing cymbals and steady hums for a noisy journey within—don’t let your earthly concerns weigh you down while you … Continue reading
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. When it comes to devotion, our best examples of it in the natural world are just metaphors. It is easier to compare our fragile emotions to the unwavering path of celestial bodies—who can argue with destiny? Never mind that what seems so divine is simply a feat of physics. The new song from Quiet Kids focuses … Continue reading Quiet Kids proclaim a celestial love on new single “My Moon”
Reykjavik’s Pale Moon Endure a Sunny “Exile” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The title of Pale Moon’s debut single alludes to their nomadic origins. While the Icelandic duo has not been formally removed from any place, they have traveled quite a lot; Natasha Sushchenko is originally from Russia while Árni Gudjonsson was born and raised on the verdant arctic island. They met in Spain and … Continue reading
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