JR – “Pal”
Affectionate surf rock. Continue reading JR – “Pal”
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Special Friend – “Before”
In the video for Special Friend’s single, “Before,” the choreography is walking; it’s just shown with a different perspective. Continue reading Special Friend – “Before”
Tropical slacker pop. Source: SoundCloud / The Switch BirdsOfParadise Continue reading
Straddling the fence of surf and psych rock is Japanese musician, Yokosawa Shunichiro. “High:Low” even throws in a synthesizer solo to break up this nearly six-minute track. It appears on Yokosawa’s forthcoming record, Haiji; pre-order. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Don’t burn yourself on Lens Mozer’s single “Sometimes,” which appears on his recent LP, Don’t Stop. “Set it on fireSet it on fire Set it on fireSet it on fire“ Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Watch Girl Friday’s New Video for “Decoration/Currency” Ahead of EP Release and Bootleg Show Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Get to know Girl Friday in their new video, which features all four ladies sporting bold monochromatic palettes and rocking along to their melodic single, “Decoration/Currency.” Comprised of non-LA natives, the feminist group uses the single to criticize their new home—a place synonymous with a slimy … Continue reading
Sleep Can’t Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The sunny quintet that Angelenos may know as Jubilo Drive almost called themselves Thursday Night Taxi Service. It has a neon sheen to it, though band names should not have that many words or letters. The phrase was used by the band’s previous drummer, Eric Cruz, as the title to his college radio show. One of his proudest moments was … Continue reading Sleep Can’t Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning
Best Albums of 2018, part 1
#11-30, ordered alphabetically Poppy Ackroyd – Resolve SnG feature | buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Bodies Be Rivers – Things I’ll Tell You When You’re Older SnG features | buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Lucy Dacus – Historian buy album | website | Facebook | … Continue reading Best Albums of 2018, part 1
Best Songs of 2018: 11. The Gloomies
sawdustandgin: The Gloomies Paint a Surreal Picture of Paradise with New Video for “Palms” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Based in southern California, The Gloomies are very familiar with palm trees. They named a song after them on their recent album, Romance; while “Palms” isn’t necessarily about loose fronds, it is reminiscent and surreal at the same time. Live around these showbiz symbols of serenity … Continue reading Best Songs of 2018: 11. The Gloomies
sngalbums: Jade Imagine’s Incredulous EP Is Surf Rock At Its Finest Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Formerly of the rough-and-tumble indie act Teeth & Tongue, Jade McInally has set out on a more leisurely path. She now fronts her own band called Jade Imagine, which turns down new wave influences in favor of surf and garage ones. Their latest EP, What The Fuck Was I … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 