With a band named after serendipity and an album called Everything But the Here and Now, it is obvious the priorities of this London three-piece: preservation, of the self and of our relationships. Take the simple but swelling video for “Text Me When You’re Home.”  Continue reading

sawdustandgin: This arty punk song is rougher than Ought, but still in the same hypnotic fuzz rock vein. “Energy” appears on the newest album from B Boys, Dada, out 6/16 on Captured Tracks. Best Songs of 2017 5. B Boys – Energy B Boys | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp | @bboysdada  Dada by B Boys Continue reading

The Maple State frontman Greg Counsell wrote a song using real excerpts of conversation from a party he attended, finally putting to good use the hilarious and disconcerting banter that comes with those social situations. Counsell has been exploring folk songwriting, which directly led to this quasi-punk track once the rest of the band put their marks on it. In 2018, the band will release their … Continue reading

NVDES Bare All on La NVDITÉ Vol 1

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  NVDES is an art collective based in LA, comprised of Josh Ocean, Madi Diaz and Sam Van Vleet, who convene in “Vibe City, Utah,” also known as Ocean’s living room. With NVDES, he can jam and experiment; it is a departure from his other band, Ghost Beach, who create high energy, structured pop. Ocean explained, “the goal of my new … Continue reading NVDES Bare All on La NVDITÉ Vol 1

jungleindierock: Deap Vally – Julian The official video for, Julian, taken from Deap Vally’s latest album, Femejism, out now! The video was directed by Ericka Clevenger. Deap Valley are Lindsey Troy (guitar, vocals) and Julie Edwards (drums and vocals). Continue reading

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Laura Marling | Reversal of the Muse podcast | website Cyrus Gengras | buy Fuckin’ Up My Name | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp | Soundcloud The Spook School | Laura Jane Grace interview vid | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp | Soundcloud Tigercats | website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Bandcamp | Soundcloud Wildhoney | website | Facebook | Twitter | … Continue reading SnG 23

B.A.L.L.

sngcrate: Period. Another American Lie by B.A.L.L. Shimmy-disc, 1987 Tracklist/ favesA1. All is Sought in ProgressA2. CavemanA3. Ballad of Little RichardA4. The King Will Never DieA5. Skull and CrossA6. Bastard Baby BoyA7. No SongA8. AlwaysA9. Favorite DayA10. My T.V. is BrokeA11. The FrenchB1. I Can Never SayB2. Billy and the CometsB3. Black SpringB4. Treasure IslandB5. Fuck the LawB6. St. Vitus DanceB7. In the WoodsB8. Theme … Continue reading B.A.L.L.

B.A.L.L.

Period. Another American Lie by B.A.L.L. Shimmy-disc, 1987 Tracklist/ favesA1. All is Sought in ProgressA2. CavemanA3. Ballad of Little RichardA4. The King Will Never DieA5. Skull and CrossA6. Bastard Baby BoyA7. No SongA8. AlwaysA9. Favorite DayA10. My T.V. is BrokeA11. The FrenchB1. I Can Never SayB2. Billy and the CometsB3. Black SpringB4. Treasure IslandB5. Fuck the LawB6. St. Vitus DanceB7. In the WoodsB8. Theme B.A.L.L. … Continue reading B.A.L.L.