We posted a lot of music in August.  To make it easier to listen without having to click back and forth between posts, we made three playlists using all music (available on Soundcloud) that graced the blog in the past 31 days. The playlists are curated with attention to genre and feeling. This one is:  BLUEelectronica and soul Source: SoundCloud / Sawdust and Gin Continue reading

On “Make Me Feel,” EREZ Fights for Love Despite Distance Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The new song (and video) from Israeli-American artist EREZ is one of the most personal works she has ever released. This comes more than three years after her last LP, Proper Lady, which she made before she moved to our sunny city. “Make Me Feel” covers nearly all the time after … Continue reading

Worshipping (with) Liz Vice

Photo Credit: Katrina Sorrentino Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Her new album, Save Me, is a first for Liz Vice in many ways, despite being her sophomore LP. Her debut was written entirely by Josh White, showing off her voice with what is quite literally soul music, with notable Christian overtones. It became a surprise success which has led Vice to … Continue reading Worshipping (with) Liz Vice

Stroll down memory lane with Jalen N’Gonda Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  From time to time, you’ll find an artist that channels a classic genre so perfectly, they seem to exist outside the contemporary. Leon Bridges’ debut album was one such gem, and joining his ranks is Jalen N’Gonda, with his new Talking About Mary EP that honors soul legends with … Continue reading