Reassurance via soulful production. Source: SoundCloud / SummerDregs Continue reading
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The animated video for El Train and Javeon’s smooth R&B number, “Gold,” makes me wonder: are Midas’ bones 24 karats? Enjoy this casual, dancing skeleton ahead of your Halloween festivities. Continue reading
It probably seems inconsequential on the surface, but Amber Olivier’s recent video plays with light in an uncommon way. There is a clear contrast between day and night, and yet, even while the sun shines, there seems to be no real illumination, as if stuck in a hole. It seems to lend to the emotions shared between the characters as well. “One Unread” has turned out … Continue reading
This noir-like clip complements the slick pop of HIGH HØØPS’ “Madly.” The yellow commentary also provides an extra layer of entertainment. Continue reading
A theremin takes centerstage halfway through this muffled, heartsick jam. Find more endearing bedroom pop on Kaz Moon’s Summerbug EP, which you can hear in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / kaz moon Continue reading
Cautious Clay becomes royalty on his downtempo soul single, “Crowned.” Source: SoundCloud / Cautious Clay Continue reading
Prove Your Devotion with Empress Of’s New Single “Love For Me” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. A few years ago, LA native Lorely Rodriguez, also known as Empress Of, released her debut record to indie acclaim. In the time since, it seems as though she has been constantly working on new material, putting out a couple of bold solo tracks and collaborating with Blood Orange (whom … Continue reading
“Bang” puts Moda Spira in a state of shocked mourning
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. On her new single, Moda Spira aka Latifah Alattas works through her disbelief. ‘Bang’ channels Alattas’ mourning over lost love, though she has yet to accept that it’s gone. The song will appear on her forthcoming record, which is described as documenting the deterioration of her marriage; it will be called simply, Divorce. The record is … Continue reading “Bang” puts Moda Spira in a state of shocked mourning
Propaganda balances the closing track on Liz Vice’s recent LP with a verse that stands tall. Continue reading
While the video seems like a childlike interpretation of the song’s title, Kiah Victoria’s “Valet” in fact refers to the emotional lift that others offer us. And when relationships fade, we’re left wondering where we parked our car all those months ago. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 