When sharing “Yellow Bird” initially, Ben Stevenson explained that the song is about liberation. You can hear the freedom in his deliberate strums and soft vocals. The track appears on his upcoming LP, Cara Cara, due out 9/22 on Culvert Music. Source: SoundCloud / Ben Stevenson Continue reading
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I Come to Shanghai is a psych pop band from Athens, GA, which invites comparisons to the Elephant 6 roster–and those comparisons wouldn’t be overly misleading! Their sound on “Swept Out in the Storm” takes liberties with structure and rhythm, and every risk pays off tenfold. The third LP from ICTS is titled Low Pressure and is due out 9/29. Pre-order on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Andrea Silva aka Loyal Lobos hails originally from Colombia, but has brought her distinct brand of melodic indie rock to her new home here in the States. Listen to “The Fall,” and expect more from her soon. Source: SoundCloud / Loyal Lobos Continue reading
Rough pleas for self-confidence are the heart of False Priest’s newest single, “I Would Love To Speak In Tongues.” It appears on their new LP, Driving In Circles, which comes out 9/22; pre-order. Source: SoundCloud / falsepriest Continue reading
It’s fairly obvious that Geneva Jacuzzi had a hand in creating the clip for Frankie Rose’s latest single, “Red Museum,” given the quick-paced and occasionally unsettling jumpcuts. The song is more relaxed, channeling a certain amount of Julee Cruise: “Now you’re fallingHelp you’re falling” Continue reading
Psychic Love Hypnotizes Audiences at the Satellite for July Residency
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Raymundo Marquez. Residencies at local venues provide an invaluable service to music lovers across the city. If you’re strapped for cash, you can get in with just the check of an ID and enjoy music all night long. This month, the Satellite hosted a Thursday night residency featuring Psychic Love, a local indie rock group … Continue reading Psychic Love Hypnotizes Audiences at the Satellite for July Residency
Sprawling psych rock. Source: SoundCloud / The Crowleys Continue reading
Invigorating ballad for the midnight hour. Source: SoundCloud / Night Talks Continue reading
Charlene Soraia grounds this haunting atmospheric track from Hiatus. Called “Celestial,” it’s a slow-burning jam that makes it easy to get lost in its meditative production. Source: SoundCloud / Hiatus Continue reading
Free yourself and others with this solid new track from Moderate Rebels. RIYL: Courtney Barnett, Blur. “Who has and has notWho caresThe dead and the livingWe liberate” Source: SoundCloud / Moderate Rebels Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 