Fuel your jazz-infused Sudanese pop needs with Sinkane, possibly one of the coolest live performance bands out there right now. I took my dad to see his band when they came to Paris last week, and he even liked them. He's usually very picky when it comes to music if that means anything. Sinkane, real name Ahmed … Continue reading Check this shit out: Sinkane
It's not too much of a secret, I love La Blogothèque. To me, they are the personification of everything I love about music. Their "Take Away Show" and "Soirée de Poche" videos showcase a raw atmosphere: the musician at his most intimate, the candidness of their listeners' responses, moving without apprehension or awareness, and the romantic (in … Continue reading An ode to La Blogothèque
The weather is getting warmer so a new playlist is in order! Listen here while you go for walks or get hay fever or whatever. by Hayley Robertson and Meghan Magats
Tennis has always had a knack for putting music to feelings of heartache, lipstick, and big moods. Their music is a combination of retro influences and forlorn lyrics, yet it feels completely new. Yours Conditionally sticks to the essence of what Tennis is, but there is a certain musical growth in the album that mirrors lyrics about … Continue reading Album Review: Yours Conditionally by Tennis
This playlist, which served as the basis of inspiration for their latest album Willows Weep, comes to you from Chicago garage outfit, Flesh Panthers. Unwrap Willows Weep (read our review of the album here) and listen to the classic, soulful sounds that inspired the album itself. Be sure to check out their bandcamp for new releases and tour dates as … Continue reading Artist Curated Playlist: Willows Weep by Flesh Panthers
It's no secret I've always had a soft spot for British indie pop bands, but this band takes the cake. If you like the King Krule-type of crooning vocals combined with lots of tempo change à la The Districts, you'll definitely be into Trudy and the Romance. This might be one of the coolest … Continue reading Check this shit out: Trudy and the Romance
Gather your gals and enjoy this righteous playlist curated by Jessica Viscius of Bunny. It's one playlist with all the party tunes and tearjerkers your heart desires. If you dig the playlist, check out Bunny's music, keep your eye out for upcoming shows, and let us know what artists curated playlists you would like to … Continue reading Artist Curated Playlist: Ladies Night by Bunny
Discovering Beach for Tiger was a complete accident. It was just a regular Tuesday afternoon of exploring the black hole that is the internet, when I stumbled across Beach for Tiger’s “Coco” playing as background music in a YouTube video. It wasn’t long before I fell in love with this band from Essex and their … Continue reading Band to Watch Out For: Beach for Tiger
In honor of International Women's Day, here's a playlist by one of my favorite women, Meghan Magats. It's full of awesome songs by awesome ladies: perfect for celebrating women of all shapes, sizes, colors, creeds, and identities. by Hayley Robertson (playlist by Meghan Magats)
In the large and dizzying landscape of modern psychedelia, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has changed the picture with their bold, bright, and complicated brush strokes. The newest King Gizz release, Flying Microtonal Banana, is a prime soundtrack for marathon funky/righteous dancing. It remains true to the psychedelic tradition of melodies that are both floral and … Continue reading Album Review: Flying Microtonal Banana by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
