Emily Gold and Friends Find Themselves Drawn into the Funnel of Love Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. When special moments happen live at concerts, it can feel like magic. Last February, the Galentine’s Day show at the Hi Hat was the setting for a particularly magical collaboration between Emily Gold, Lauren Ruth Ward, and Sarsten Noice. The trio (along with Gold’s band) covered Wanda Jackson’s … Continue reading
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Super 8 footage adds nostalgia to Coleman Zurkowski’s latest single
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Coleman Zurkowski’s latest LP is a brilliant meditation on silence. Called ZERO, the work is resplendent in drawn-out brass notes and various ambient hiccups. Featuring an orchestra comprised of harp, clarinet, and piano, it conjures a curious yet ominous aura. If you look at the tracklist, the record counts down from ‘9’, but ‘0’ is far … Continue reading Super 8 footage adds nostalgia to Coleman Zurkowski’s latest single
Sentient Fruit Experiences Melancholy in New Clip from Paul Cherry Originally premiered on Grimy Goods. This clip is comprised of an amalgamation of several different animation styles, from crayon to pencil to paint, with plenty of textures underneath each as well. The result is a technicolor journey with a sentient cherry. The clip was directed and created by animator Jake Armstrong, and he really captures … Continue reading
******** Drinks to Cope with a Mad World
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Both Ormston and Ω have established reputations for making music way outside the box, so their collaboration here makes perfect sense. What they managed to create together expands on what they both were already good at, adding effects like canned laughter or scratchy recordings of Christmas carols and film dialogue where appropriate. It often feels more … Continue reading ******** Drinks to Cope with a Mad World
Joy Autumn’s Gentle New Single Reflects Upon Hollywood’s Club Culture Originally premiered on LA Weekly. After moving to Los Angeles, Joy Autumn became jaded by her proximity to fame. She fell into “afterparty culture,” indulging in all her vices until loneliness found her. “I was so busy not making it in Hollywood that I forgot the reason why I created music in the first place,” … Continue reading
Son Lux and Gordi Deliver Invigorating Performances at the Regent
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jessica Rubio. Yesterday I celebrated International Women’s Day at the Regent, where Australian folktronica artist Gordi gave everything she had. She is on tour supporting Son Lux, and last night audiences were also treated to the experimental stylings of WILLS. Each performer seemed to get lost in their sets, making the shared experience an invigorating one. … Continue reading Son Lux and Gordi Deliver Invigorating Performances at the Regent
Claire McKeown Takes on the Devil and Self-Sabotage With Her Heroic Band, Honey Child
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. This year at the Academy Awards, there has been a concerted effort to honor women and their stories. Reflecting on how many years the Oscars have existed, the attempt still feels inadequate, but it is never too late to strive for better representation for all minorities. One nomination that stood out was a short documentary produced by Netflix called Heroin(e). … Continue reading Claire McKeown Takes on the Devil and Self-Sabotage With Her Heroic Band, Honey Child
Shame Sing Songs of Praise and Resistance at the Echo
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. “THIS NIGHTMARE MUST END: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go!” Such was the valiant proclamation of a sign hung above the merch table at the Echo last Friday night. The headliner that night was Shame, a band from London, and though the UK is undergoing its own political turmoil, it was the second band on the bill responsible for the messages … Continue reading Shame Sing Songs of Praise and Resistance at the Echo
Zoe Sky Jordan Tackles a Fickle Love in “Everything I”
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Los Angeles native Zoe Sky Jordan put out a jaunty alt-pop LP two years ago, proving herself as an enduring, emotive songwriter. A few months ago, she put out a new single, and today Grimy Goods has the opportunity to debut another cut, “Everything I,” which will appear on her forthcoming EP. Jordan pours her heart and soul into the … Continue reading Zoe Sky Jordan Tackles a Fickle Love in “Everything I”
Listen to Ellie Occleston’s Quiet and Pained Debut Single Originally premiered on the 405, view archived article here. In the wake of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, many American politicians are quick to dismiss messages from the teen-aged survivors. The sheer lack of humanity in their treatment of young people in mourning is appalling and stems from a broad … Continue reading
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