The Midnight’s musical aesthetic can be summarized in a Japanese phrase: Mono no aware. In English, it means the sad beauty of impermanence and the heartbreak of seeing time pass. Both nostalgic and retro. The Midnight captures the synthy, tight sound of 80’s music...
There’s always something exciting about a sold out show. There’s a lot of buzz about the band; how good they must be to sell out the venue and rumors about what songs they might play. Shortly put, there’s a lot of hype around the band. And Khruangbin exceeded the hype...
“Makes You Fly” is the latest single from Italian psych-rock duo, Dumbo Gets Mad. The track is the first piece of new music since the group’s 2015 album, Thank You Neil. The four year gap is also a first for the group, which has put out a steady stream of albums since...
“Why’d You Have To Act Like That Though” is the first single from L.A.-based Inner Wave’s upcoming EP, wya. The project follows the success of the indie psychedelic rock band’s 2018 LP, Underwater +. Blending synth-wave with R&B beats, the track exemplifies the...
When The Buttertones take the stage, all eyes are on them. All five of the members have an individual vintage aesthetic that fits in perfectly with their nostalgic sound. The five piece band creates a unique, rockabilly sound that combines quick, nostalgic beats with...
Perfectly mixing West Coast psychedelia with 70s soul, Chicano Batman never has any trouble finding a groove. Such is the case with their recent collaboration with Mexican indie singer, Caloncho, on their two track EP. Kicking it off is “Háblame,” a high-spirited...
“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...
“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...
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...
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,...