New Brooklyn Producer Von Sell Makes a Mark with Debut EP

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  You may have heard of the up-and-coming Brooklyn artist Von Sell through his dominance on Hype Machine, or some other outlet of the blogosphere. His sound is based on a subgenre of electronica that has gained immense popularity recently, marked by synths and drum machines that work in an optimistic symbiosis. Some of the most recognizable mainstream pop stars … Continue reading New Brooklyn Producer Von Sell Makes a Mark with Debut EP

New Brooklyn Producer Von Sell Makes a Mark with Debut EP

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  You may have heard of the up-and-coming Brooklyn artist Von Sell through his dominance on Hype Machine, or some other outlet of the blogosphere. His sound is based on a subgenre of electronica that has gained immense popularity recently, marked by synths and drum machines that work in an optimistic symbiosis. Some of the most recognizable mainstream pop stars (Bieber, … Continue reading New Brooklyn Producer Von Sell Makes a Mark with Debut EP

sngshows: Jenny Hval and Dinner Come Together at Resident to Light Up a Dark Week Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and cheesy photo edits by me. Without meaning to, Hval ended up addressing our recent election several times. She decided not to show us a video of zombies doing aerobics because it didn’t “feel appropriate,” then she stopped herself to apologize. “Everything I say … Continue reading

Jenny Hval and Dinner Come Together at Resident to Light Up a Dark Week

  Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and cheesy photo edits by me. Without meaning to, Hval ended up addressing our recent election several times. She decided not to show us a video of zombies doing aerobics because it didn’t “feel appropriate,” then she stopped herself to apologize. “Everything I say feels ironic. Maybe it’s just my Norwegian-ness. But I mean all of it,” she … Continue reading Jenny Hval and Dinner Come Together at Resident to Light Up a Dark Week

Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Monday night at the Echo marked the final night of Kauf’s monthlong residency at the famous Echo Park venue. He was joined by some of LA’s brightest indie rockers, including Rush Midnight and pr0files, with a closing DJ set by Jeffrey Brodsky that kept the crowd dancing after hours. Some seemingly discarded blue lights were lying askew across the instruments … Continue reading Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance