Joachim Cooder Teams Up With Zack Whedon for “Everyone Sleeps in the Light” Originally appeared on LA Weekly. Joachim Cooder revealed a brand-new music video on Monday for “Everyone Sleeps in the Light,” directed by Zack Whedon, brother of Joss (Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly). The video’s concept mimics the creative process and its inherent mystery. Whedon explains, “I wanted to make something about … Continue reading
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Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Saying that Kira May’s new album is an experience sells it short. The Toronto-based artist first made a mark with her debut Health EP, which earned praise for its prominent use of looped vocals, able to create soaring soundscapes with some accompaniment on guitar and percussion. Her new record, due out this Friday, uses these techniques … Continue reading Feel layers of ranging emotions on Kira May’s lush LP, Sense
A Hazy Shade of Winter
Photo by Jeff Leeds Cohn Originally appeared on LA Weekly. Though Winter advocates indulging in all forms of childlike ideation, what she sees in music is not strictly daydreams. She experiences synesthesia, where sounds are perceived as colors when the frequencies reach her brain. It contributes to her vivid life, which she views with unrelenting optimism. Winter goes through color phases, most recently having been … Continue reading A Hazy Shade of Winter
Local Rock Queens Form Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys
Originally premiered on LA Weekly. Time to ruin more testosterone-centric childhoods with another all-female reboot, this time of The Traveling Wilburys. Aptly called Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys, five of L.A.’s strongest singer-songwriters came together for a cover of “Handle Me With Care,” which makes its debut today. Read more. Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys: Livingmore | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | … Continue reading Local Rock Queens Form Sisterhood of the Traveling Wilburys
Monogem Drops Intoxicating New Video for “Get You High” Originally premiered on LA Weekly. Jen Hirsh has been writing dark pop songs for several years as Monogem, named after the glowing remnant of an exploded star. Last fall saw the release of her seven-track sophomore EP, 100%, and she wasted no time writing and recording more material; her new single, “Get You High,” is already … Continue reading
Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Laura Pasek. Loma came out with another five-piece touring band for their set, this time led by Emily Cross of Cross Record. (Her partner in that project, Dan Duszynski, is also in Loma.) She had on an all-white ensemble, intending to catch the light of the tubes laying across the floor of the stage. There … Continue reading Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson
Stars Align for Young Galaxy’s Appearance at the Echo
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Tess O’Connor. Touring is the hardest part of the job, logistically, for Montreal’s Young Galaxy. The band is comprised of partners Catherine McCandless and Stephen Ramsay, and unofficially their two children. The band can’t take the kids when they travel cross-continent, so they are currently staying in British Columbia with a relative, dropped off just … Continue reading Stars Align for Young Galaxy’s Appearance at the Echo
Get a taste of Paul Cherry’s Flavours
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes it’s hard to remain impartial! Take the art for Paul Cherry’s new album, Flavour: a random parallelogram in the background intersects with a Rolex Oyster bracelet, but instead of a normal watch face there is a cherry with a taichi symbol in its cross-section. … Continue reading Get a taste of Paul Cherry’s Flavours
Yuki Ame challenges power through a camera in “Blue Room” clip Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. The latest offering from prominent young London electronic label Panel comes via the artist known as Yuki Ame. He just put out his new EP Anamnesis last Friday, a five-track effort that glides in style. While the whole release cycles between ambient and glitch pop, … Continue reading
Honey Child Illustrate the Musings of a Woman Scorned With Bloody New Video
Originally premiered on LA Weekly. “Please come to me,” Claire McKeown sings on “She Calls His Name,” a song about being lovesick in a literal sense — unwell because of the intense grip of the feeling. McKeown is a Wagnerian opera singer, practically able to do acrobatics with her pliable and powerful voice, and in Honey Child, she leads a gorgeous femme choir; who better … Continue reading Honey Child Illustrate the Musings of a Woman Scorned With Bloody New Video
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