Moscow-based electronic musician Kedr Livanskiy has just released her debut album “Ariadna” (Apple Music | Spotify). The title track is a wonderfully ethereal, dreamy song and the video delivers a perfect backdrop of undiluted beauty. Watch our Song Pick of the Day here: Listen to “Ariadna” on SoundCloud or Spotify:
The joy of having no destination, no purpose in a long drive is the topic of the new video by Violet Sands. Not so much in their home base of Brooklyn, so naturally the video takes place on the West Coast. Or maybe not – it is rather a wide[…]
Former post punk trio, now quintet FEHM is back with a new single, and a more intense sound. “Last Breath” is reminiscent of early 80s The Cure, with thick guitar and synths lines, brooding atmosphere and an overall mesmerizingly dark vibe. For someone who grew up with new wave, dark[…]
The 60s and 70s had their big political movements, with artists taking on the voice of the people, be it through protest songs, or expressive art work, fierce novels and the like. Fast forward, the summer of 2016 saw Brexit and then November came and for many life as they[…]
Our Song Pick of the Day is the debut single of Sampson, a singer/songwriter from Halifax, Canada. “Shake the Fire” is an emotional piece of pop music that balances dark and defiant, joyful moments. Sampson is working on an album, due out next year.
“I Found God” is the new single by New York-based pop rock trio Mainland, an anthemic power ballad which got an equally compelling visual treatment. The video was produced and directed by female art duo, Similar But Different – comprised of artist Charlotte Fassler and Dani Girdwood. What makes the[…]
“Add It Up” is an irresistible, unabashedly optimistic slice of glorious electro pop. The track could be a dance floor hit in the hottest clubs from London to Ibiza or Athens and back to New York, where the song originated. “Add It Up” is the latest single by Brooklyn via[…]
“Dare To Love Me” challenges Lalka, a producer, singer and video maker from Brisbane, Australia. The track and the swirling imagery of the video make your head spin: “You you love me, I say you lie, I make you feel uncomfortable,” Lalka sings and after this audio-visual experience there is[…]
Here is a more unusual piece of electronic music: raw, dark, grand and glitchy. “Fidget”, the debut EP of L.A. via Prague singer/producer Resin. There is something of Zola Jesus’ orchestral arrangements in it, but I also feel somehow reminded of the now obscure 80s industrial pioneers Hula. In any[…]
London via Thessaloniki singer/songwriter and producer George Samaras, who goes by the artist name Plastic Flowers, released “How Can I” – a beautiful mix of the best dream pop and shoegaze have to offer. “How Can I” opens all airy and dreamy, then the guitars intensify, releasing all their sonic power in one[…]
TORRES at Bowery Ballroom, February 2016
“KWYOMO” is a track that pulls you in immediately: a driving, heavy beat feints a rock song before, before distorted synths set in and turn the whole thing into an exciting piece of electro pop. Halina Rice is a producer from London, who marries – not unlike to Kelly Lee[…]
Singer/songwriter Robyn Camp, who resides in Salt Lake City, is known for making highly sensual videos to go with her powerful, sultry vocals and story-telling songs. For one of her recent singles “Burning Now”, she ventured out into the desert and set a piano on fire – for real! This[…]
“All I Ever Knew” sits on the irresistible cusp of hard-hitting indie rock and enchanting pop, with great vocals, intelligent lyrics and an overall catchy vibe. According to Melbourne-based musician Lou Scarrs the track is about: ‘discovering that everything you thought you knew was bullshit – kinda like finding out[…]
Courtesy Tier create superbly crafted, blues inspired indie rock and it is always a special treat to see the trio live, even more so when they take one of Brooklyn’s finest stages. Recently, Courtesy Tier played Rough Trade NYC and once again delighted old and new fans alike with their[…]
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