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“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

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Torment leads to serious consequences on Magic Bronson’s “Evil Plans” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  There are serious explorations of bullying in media, but the most aptly dystopic snapshot of the teenage experience comes in the Netflix true crime parody series, American Vandal. The “filmmakers” on that program are high schoolers, which allows it to navigate the narrow and tumultuous alleys … Continue reading

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Album Reviews, Zines

The eponymous record from KNIGHTSTOWN is steel-clad and sensitive

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Human memory is selective, favoring joyous moments in the margins of our lives. Why else would we buy the picture of our goofy faces on a roller coaster or bother with nature photography? We crave the butterflies that fill our bellies on momentous occasions, and KNIGHTSTOWN, also known as Michael Aston, has found a way to … Continue reading The eponymous record from KNIGHTSTOWN is steel-clad and sensitive

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Princess Chelsea clinches the title of Loneliest Girl on her new album

Originally appeared on the 405, view archives article here. For her new album cover, Chelsea Nikkel sits among overgrown wildflowers hugging her knees to her chest while shooting the camera a grin. Pastels adorn her and butterflies float around her feet. But the first thing you may notice are her searing red eyes. Read more. Princess Chelsea | buy The Loneliest Girl | website | Facebook … Continue reading Princess Chelsea clinches the title of Loneliest Girl on her new album

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LUI HILL weighs morality on his single “Ancient Dust” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  How much of life is predetermined? Human beings all have an intuitive sense of morality, as LUI HILL details on his song ‘Ancient Dust’, but free will makes doing the right thing feel like a choice. A better question might then be, how often does the bad … Continue reading

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Album Reviews, Zines

Megadead presents melancholy on Benjamin Shaw’s terms

Photo by Aisha Latosski Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  You can cry if it’s your party, but what about when you’re just the guest? Benjamin Shaw encourages you to embrace reclusivity. He’s a musician with many facets, and on his new album, Megadead, he puts his left-field gloom to work. As part of the DIY, bedroom producer scene, Shaw’s biggest statements come … Continue reading Megadead presents melancholy on Benjamin Shaw’s terms

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Interviews, Zines

The Multitudes of Young & Sick

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  To follow Young & Sick is to be invested in more than just a musician. The Holland-born and LA-based artist, né Nick van Hofwegen, is a songwriter, producer, and visual artist who has just put out his second EP of 2018, following a lengthy gap in music releases—under his Young & Sick moniker, that is. He … Continue reading The Multitudes of Young & Sick

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Novo Amor Explores His Origin

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Once you get past the pure majesty of the clip for “Birthplace” by Novo Amor, you will find a deeper connection to our planet. This single comes ahead of the UK-based artist’s album of the same name; the record draws upon his origins in a literal way, and embraces his other facets in layers, like with … Continue reading Novo Amor Explores His Origin

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Ride Josh Jacobson’s future beats WAVE via his new mixtape

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Josh Jacobson is in transition. Last year he released his lush First Light EP last fall, and recently gave fans a taste of new music with the double A-side singles, ‘One You Need’ and ‘Violet’. He’s been working on a debut album, with which he hopes to showcase his vocals and songwriting more prominently than ever … Continue reading Ride Josh Jacobson’s future beats WAVE via his new mixtape

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The 405 Meets RYVOLI

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Jenn Whiteman and Samantha Howard were fast friends when they met in Paris. After they worked together on Whiteman’s EP, Latimer Road, in 2016, they left the door open for future collaborations. They now have a release out under the name RYVOLI. Warm harmonies underscore stirring folklore about experiences with anxiety and the Apollo 11 mission … Continue reading The 405 Meets RYVOLI

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