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Part III – Crumb
April 8, 2019
“Wish I could speak, but I have nothing to say,” lazily sings lead singer/guitarist, Lila Ramani, on “Part III,” Crumb’s latest single since their 2017 EP, Locket. The vulnerable reflection is nothing new from the psych-pop band that finds solace in emotional exploration. Their music tends to reflect that, swaying effortlessly between groovy and sleepy, […]
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Blue Tick – Good Morning
April 1, 2019
“Toothpaste for breakfast/And I’ll check to see we’re all alive.” The first lines off “Blue Tick,” the latest single from Melbourne-based duo Good Morning. The track is the fourth single from their upcoming album, The Option, set for release on April 5. Though Stefan Blair and Liam Parson have been releasing music as Good Morning […]
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SWMRS’ Flame Keeps Burning with Berkeley’s on Fire
March 29, 2019
If there’s one thing to be said about SWMRS, it’s that they’ve got an abundance of punk spirit. Their fourth album, Berkeley’s on Fire, is brimming with energy. In comparison with their last album, Drive North, which was wrought with teenage angst, Berkeley’s on Fire breaks away back to classic punk roots giving grievances towards […]
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KOLARS brings a punchy energy to The Wayfarer
March 26, 2019
The Wayfarer crowd murmured and rocked back and forth on their feet, anxiously awaiting the upcoming performances. It was unclear how many people were there for the show, and how many were just there for the drinks. The atmosphere was calm and organized beforehand, but that changed when Tokyo Lucky Hole took the stage. A […]
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“Get to the Point” – Colin Caulfield
March 18, 2019
On Colin Caulfield’s latest single, “Get to the Point,” the L.A. based musician/singer has established himself as a solo artist while showcasing his distinct feel-good sound. Groovy in all the right places, the track is sincerity done right: straightforward and playful. Despite the upbeat sound, we hear Caulfield dive deep into the failures of dysfunctional […]
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Fools – Drugdealer
March 11, 2019
Drugdealer, the recording project of Michael Collins, is back with “Fools” off the forthcoming Raw Honey. The groovy track is the perfect follow-up to 2016’s The End Of Comedy, evoking the spirit of the 70s via contemporary means, creating a timeless, multi-textured pop. The same goes for the track’s theme, a commentary on humankind unbound […]
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