Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. “Do you ever feel like you’re just an impersonation of yourself?” Keeley Bumford, an LA-based musician who goes by the moniker Dresage, peers at me over a cup of coffee as I fumble with my phone. We’re discussing the use of visuals in her new project, and I’m trying to show her a music video, though … Continue reading Her Own Imposter: A Conversation with Dresage
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Climate change is real. I live in Los Angeles where only a handful of miles from me in any direction, wildfires are raging because of unseasonably warm temperatures amid still-dry brush from California’s severe drought; I also used to live in Miami, Florida, a city that is rapidly sinking into the ocean as ice caps melt … Continue reading Benibu drives progress through his new charity project
Photo credit: Kaiya Gordon Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Being young is so confusing. We don’t realize it’s happening until it’s gone, then we’re left with a series of memories and far too many regrets for such a short period of time, relative to the rest of our lives. It is our most formative time, and though we all have unique experiences, … Continue reading Brooklyn Duo Via Intercom Explore Subtleties of Youth on New LP
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Speculatio boasts a melting pot of influences, maintaining its heavy flutes and harps while introducing beeps and hums that change the album’s perspective. Even with my limited knowledge of French, it is evident that motifs in the lyrics also tie into the conspicuously psychedelic instrumentation. The story on this concept album is bookended with goddesses and … Continue reading Gain a fresh perspective with Odessey & Oracle’s new album, Speculatio
Sawdust & Gin 