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Venturing to the Lightness with Gang of Youths

Australia has held tight to Gang of Youths, a rock band that has seen fame in their native stomping ground more readily than here in the States. Now it seems their new LP, Go Farther In Lightness, has made an ocean-spanning impact. Gang of Youths have written a record filled with introspective rock songs that showcase their adept musicality, boundless possibility, and above all, heart.  … Continue reading Venturing to the Lightness with Gang of Youths

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Gordi’s Debut Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Gordi is the childhood nickname of Sophie Payten, who has been writing songs for the majority of her life. Her debut EP slowly came together for its release in the US last summer, introducing everyone to her delicate folk pop sound, which in the case of “Can We Work It Out,” was not easy to get out of your … Continue reading Gordi’s Debut Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty

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Imaad Wasif Added to Desert Daze Lineup on Heels of Career Best LP

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  “The thing with this record is that I don’t understand it, even though I wrote it,” [Imaad Wasif] told LA Weekly earlier this summer. He cites a period of disillusionment and hysteria, when he was, according to a press release about the album, prone to paranoid outbursts and frequently scrawled pentagrams to conjure demons. In the same way that there … Continue reading Imaad Wasif Added to Desert Daze Lineup on Heels of Career Best LP

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She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Man-Eaters were a fictional all-lady biker gang that terrorized a small Florida town and attacked a rival male biker gang, according to the IMDB description of the 1968 movie She-Devils On Wheels. This is the same film that the Montreal-based duo She-Devils cites as its namesake, but the DIY pop band doesn’t share the movie’s aggressive tone. Instead, their … Continue reading She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

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She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Man-Eaters were a fictional all-lady biker gang that terrorized a small Florida town and attacked a rival male biker gang, according to the IMDB description of the 1968 movie She-Devils On Wheels. This is the same film that the Montreal-based duo She-Devils cites as its namesake, but the DIY pop band doesn’t share the movie’s aggressive tone. Instead, their debut … Continue reading She-Devils Deliver Unconventional Nostalgia on Debut LP

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Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney of Big Harp Didn’t Stutter in New Project, Umm

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The instrumentation of Umm’s debut record Double Worshipper occasionally takes off with bouncing rhythms that can turn into extended jams on the drop of a dime. Hearing the natural dexterity they have with their instruments, especially in tracks like “Total Collapse of the Sun,” one can see how much fun this was for Drootin and Senseney to record. Read more.  … Continue reading Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney of Big Harp Didn’t Stutter in New Project, Umm

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Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Cecilia Della Peruti has more in common with Father John Misty than meets the eye. It may have only dawned on her while we lounged at Echo Park Lake, as the Santa Ana winds ruined a family picnic nearby. After shamefully admitting I hadn’t heard Pure Comedy yet, she gushed, “the opening lyrics made me cry.” She began counting … Continue reading Eat Your Fill on Gothic Tropic’s Debut LP, Fast or Feast

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Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home

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Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Adams worked mostly solo on this record. A few guests contribute on the refrains, grounding the lofty project, but never detract attention away from what is largely autobiographical. Emay also produced all the backing tracks throughout Ilah, filling it with chopped drums and spliced samples for a unique listening experience, if not an acquired taste. The album’s production is tied … Continue reading Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah

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Finding Solace in Ngaiire’s New Album, Blastoma

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  On Blastoma, Ngaiire and her collaborators Paul Mac, Jack Grace, and Megan Washington create a rich texture of sounds and sentiments. Deep synths draw you into the opening track; provide an imonious pulse in “Cruel”; and, along with a number of other gorgeous tones, even create a sense of wonder in “House on a Rock.” Mac and Grace are … Continue reading Finding Solace in Ngaiire’s New Album, Blastoma

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