This album is an instant classic. “In the Midst” is the opening track on sir Was’ debut full-length record, Digging A Tunnel, out now on City Slang. With influences ranging from indie pop to trip hop to noise rock, you’ll find yourself swept up into the diverse wonder of each song. Pick up Digging A Tunnel on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://sirwas.bandcamp.com/album/digging-a-tunnel”>Digging A Tunnel by sir Was</a> Continue reading
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Fink’s Fearless Resurgam
sngalbums: Fearlessness is not just doing the extraordinary; often it can mean the exact opposite. One must know fear in order to overcome it, after all, and small, deliberate steps will still lead you out of the woods. Why not follow the rhythm of Fink’s new record Resurgam? This record is an ethereal rebirth. Each track is stripped back and played in seemingly half-time, fast … Continue reading Fink’s Fearless Resurgam
Fink’s Fearless Resurgam
Fearlessness is not just doing the extraordinary; often it can mean the exact opposite. One must know fear in order to overcome it, after all, and small, deliberate steps will still lead you out of the woods. Why not follow the rhythm of Fink’s new record Resurgam? This record is an ethereal rebirth. Each track is stripped back and played in seemingly half-time, fast enough … Continue reading Fink’s Fearless Resurgam
Ride those old school blues rock vibes in Lord Willing’s newest single, “Green Doesn’t Look Good On You.” Elphaba is shook. Source: SoundCloud / LORD WILLING Continue reading
Entering the World of Oddnesse
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Oddnesse is the duo of Rebeca Arango and Grey Goon (aka Doug Walters). Arango describes their songs as co-written, though the project came about after she had been working on some song ideas on her own and needed help with production. Like many music endeavors sprouted in LA, their introduction was happenstance but the music cemented the connection. Their debut … Continue reading Entering the World of Oddnesse
I Come To Shanghai Transport Us to a Paradise, of Sorts
A friend of mine in college used to have a large poster with a beach scene in her dorm room. She had insomnia, specifically due to negative thoughts that haunted her at night, so she cited this as the reason she was able to sleep. She gave the image a lot more credit than it probably deserved, but it did make her feel at peace. … Continue reading I Come To Shanghai Transport Us to a Paradise, of Sorts
Jonathan and Michael Rosen are the brothers that make up Cones, a new psych rock band from LA that rolls with the vibes. They are a well-rounded duo who used to play with Eleanor Friedberger and make videos for her, Toro Y Moi, and Delicate Steve. Listen to “Whatever You’re Into” above. Source: SoundCloud / Cones Continue reading
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SNG29 – Esperanza Spalding, alt-J
Esperanza Spalding | Exposure! | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud alt-J | tour | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud mix Kacey Johansing | website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Nightlands | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Cosmonauts | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp Jesse R Berlin | website | Facebook | … Continue reading SNG29 – Esperanza Spalding, alt-J
The Babe Rainbow channel sixties-era surf rock, and they were never more self aware than in their new video for “Johny Says Stay Cool.” Reminds me of another modern take on acid rock. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 