Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits Mesmerize Audiences at Resident

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. Nothing says intimacy quite like watching your favorites perform solo sets in a sparsely filled room with near-complete silence, save for the music of course. This was the case at the criminally under-attended show at Resident this past Tuesday night, showcasing newly local songwriter Meg Duffy as Hand Habits and Tim Darcy, performing … Continue reading Intimate Performances from Tim Darcy and Hand Habits Mesmerize Audiences at Resident

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SNG27 – art/artist? aka controversial artists

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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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vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Emery Becker. Her name speaks for herself, or rather for all of us. vōx, Latin for “voice” and often band shorthand for “vocals,” doubles as a symbol of unity for the LA artist–her voice is our voice too. It is her chosen instrument, and her new EP, I Was Born, is resplendent in vocoder … Continue reading vōx Envelopes the Pico-Union Project with Illuminating Performance

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HERoes indeed! Sampa the Great teams up with Estelle and Rahki for her newest release, a 3-track effort supported by Red Bull Sound Select. The aloof attitude on “The Plug” has me grooving hard, but be sure to give the rest of the EP a listen. Source: SoundCloud / Red Bull Sound Select Continue reading

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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

sngalbums: 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 … Continue reading Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah

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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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