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Why I Came to California – Dent May
February 18, 2019
“Why I Came to California,” is the latest release from Dent May, a cover of Motown legend Leon Ware’s original 1982 version. May brings a lively, playful spirit to the soulful tune, capturing the charm of California that brought him over in the first place. Born in Mississippi and now based in L.A., May has […]
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Panda Bear Finds a New Direction with Buoys
February 13, 2019
Whether as a member of Animal Collective or a solo artist, Panda Bear works at the nexus of collaboration and isolation. It’s a tricky spot to pin down. With Animal Collective, it’s seen in the communal production and heard in the lyrics. With Panda Bear, it’s experienced. Lisbon-based Noah Lennox, the man behind Panda Bear, […]
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Tournament Hill – Temporex
February 12, 2019
“I used to wake up and dread what I was doing.” The first line from “Tournament Hill,” the latest single from Joseph Flores, otherwise known as Temporex. A delightfully groovy autobiographical tale of a state of mind and a time in life Flores found himself in not too long ago, the track is an upbeat […]
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Just Like My – HOMESHAKE
February 5, 2019
“Just Like My” is the third single off of the upcoming Helium, Peter Sagar’s fourth album as Homeshake. The single follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, “Like Mariah” and “Nothing Could Be Better,” taking on a textured soundscape that’s unlike any of Homeshake’s previous sounds. It’s to be expected from Montreal-based Sagar, who has experimented […]
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14 Years of Prospect Hummer
January 25, 2019
14 years ago, Animal Collective and Vashti Bunyan met in London and recorded an EP about 14 minutes long. At the time, Animal Collective had just released 2004’s Sung Tongs, another change in sound for them, and British folk legend Bunyan had only recorded one album: 1970’s Just Another Diamond Day. Their collaboration was unexpected […]
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Who Loves The Scum? – The Growlers
January 22, 2019
Who loves the scum? That answer might surprise you: not everyone. So claims The Grolwers on their newest single, ”Who Loves The Scum?” Fuzzy in all the right places and equally garage as it is surf, the track is The Growlers through and through. Produced by frequent collaborator, Julian Casablancas, and Shawn Everett, the track […]
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Seville – S U R F I N G
January 15, 2019
“Seville” is the latest single from lo-fi Australian duo, S U R F I N G, one of the vaporware genre’s most promising musical groups. Blending dreamy melodies and hypnotic textures, their sound is nostalgia embodied. Founded in 2011 by Penny Van Hazelberg (vocals/synths) and Leroy Honeycomb (guitar/bass/synths), S U R F I N G […]
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All Choked Up – BRONCHO
January 8, 2019
“Don’t you want to worship?” The first words off BRONCHO’s fourth album, Bad Behavior, alluringly sung by bandleader, Ryan Lindsey. “All Choked Up” is the opener for the indie rock band’s latest release and a fitting welcome since 2016’s Double Vanity. BRONCHO fully embraces the title of Bad Behavior, delving into themes of sin and […]
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Aminé: Bringing Love Back to Hip-Hop
December 20, 2018
It was just after midnight when 24-year-old Portland based rapper Aminé bounced out onto the Observatory stage for his second set of the night. Two back-to-back shows just hours apart from one another can be a daunting task for any performer, but Aminé didn’t seem to find any challenge in it. Now on his second […]
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