New Music From Particle Kid
On his latest project, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Particle Kid (J. Micah Nelson) pulls listeners down the rabbit hole to experience the music he’s been making over the past five years. Described by Rolling Stone as a “trippy troubadour” and a “musical polymath who combines an indie DIY aesthetic with a questing hippie spirit and a relentless work ethic,“ […]
The Big Takeover Reviews IPR’s Releases From Shiva Burlesque, The Ophelias, and Alison Clancy
The Big Takeover has details about the three new releases from Independent Project Records. According to the site, “the IPR relaunch is off to a great start, releasing records that not only feed nostalgia for a certain era of alternative rock, but also argue for their importance as more than mere college rock footnotes.” Shiva Burlesque‘s Mercury Blues (which is […]
Americana UK Reviews Leif Vollebekk In Advance Of His US Tour
Americana UK has a review of Leif Vollebekk‘s new live EP, contending that “studio perfection is replaced by live perfection with a touch more soul” on New Waves (Live Recordings ’19 – ’21). On the EP, Vollebekk “demonstrates his skills as a pianist” and employs “vocal gymnastics” on versions of songs that are “generally more vibrant than their […]
Austin Town Hall Interviews Gus Englehorn Ahead Of His SXSW Stand
Austin Town Hall recently spoke with Gus Englehorn, who is headed to Texas on tour starting next week. According to the Montréal-based songwriter, “I cover a pretty broad range of sounds since I can never make up my mind about anything and I’m a very excitable person so whatever I happen to be listening to at the […]
Intersect Shares Combo Chimbita’s “Oya” Video
About Combo Chimbita, Intersect Magazine writes, “Their latest album IRÉ hosts songs that transcend time with creative use of synth, reverb, and diversity between each track… ‘Oya’ is a magical and psychedelic hymn with Oliveros’ soothing voice chanting ‘Oya’ throughout its entirety. The song is an offering of peace and happiness.” The site has the video for the song – […]
New Music From The Ophelias
The Ophelias burst out of the San Francisco indie rock scene in 1985 and their first, self-titled LP appeared in early 1987 to widespread acclaim. “Almost every reviewer has considered them the most innovative band out of San Francisco in many years,” wrote Bob O’Brien in the LA Times. Soon they were signed to Rough Trade US and two more […]
Gus Englehorn and Estée Preda Take Fans Behind The Scenes
A new video takes viewers behind the scenes with Gus Englehorn and Estée Preda as they jam at their practice space and as Preda crafts the gorgeous Gus Englehorn rock zine created to accompany the upcoming LP Dungeon Master. See it here! Two advance singles from the LP, “The Gate” and “Tarantula,” are at radio now. The duo is also getting ready […]
Musoscribe Praises The Sonic Variety Of Low Level Clouds’ Debut LP
In a review, Musoscribes writes that Low Level Clouds‘ Christopher Coats “has a lot on his mind; the lyrics of his songs rise above standard-fare pop. But there’s an elliptical, cryptic quality to those lyrics; a first listen won’t always reveal what each song is about. But there’s nothing so weighty as to make listening to the album […]
Combo Chimbita Tells Rolling Stone About Music’s “Mystical” Nature
According to Combo Chimbita‘s Carolina Oliveros, “Music is something super mystical — you don’t know how it’s going to start and how it’s going to end. It’s a process that really depends on how you feel and how things connect to each other and how the lyrics can connect with the album. Plus, we as a band […]
New Music From Shiva Burlesque
Creators of what Uncut Magazine editor Allan Jones lauded as “…timeless, brilliant music,” Shiva Burlesque was founded by transplanted northern Californians Jeffrey Clark and Grant-Lee Phillips, emerging from the alternative music scene of subterranean Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles in the mid 1980s. Drawing comparisons to everything from John Cale to Echo & the Bunnymen to early Leonard Cohen, and described by All Music Guide as “… a powerful […]
Sunny War Plays For Change
Playing For Change has a feature on Sunny War, who is described as “a force of nature that is tough to pin down. Her style lies somewhere between punk and early blues. Yes, she may be a Robert Johnson with a shot of Bad Brains, but even this description falls short. The only way to really know […]
The Vinyl District Gives The Nod To Half String
The Vinyl District recently reviewed A Fascination With Heights, from Tempe, Arizona band Half String. “Expansive and occasionally psychedelic, the unifying elements are solid songs and inspired execution,” the site writes. “Half String’s influences aren’t hard to detect, at least in regard to shoegaze. As an exemplar of the style, one would obviously expect My Bloody Valentine to be […]
New Music From Alison Clancy
Alison Clancy is an artist in pursuit of beauty and catharsis. She hails from the mountains of Northern California and moved to New York City with dreams of dancing and creative collaboration, landing a place as a dancer at The Metropolitan Opera. Alongside her dance career, Clancy has continually written music and says “most days start with ballet […]
Combo Chimbita Explores Inspiration With Remezcla
In a recent interview with Remezcla, Combo Chimbita’s Carolina Oliveros said, “We never plan ahead when it comes to our inspiration. We never really intend to explore religion. It’s more of a personal observation; the different connections we have to things and our surroundings. Individually, each one of us is in a constant search to become a better […]
V13 Compares Low Level Clouds To The Beach Boys
According to V13 Mag, the video for Low Level Clouds’ “Perfect,” from the band’s self-titled debut LP, “complements well the band’s melodic pop, indie rock flavour, a lighthearted, carefree sound that matches the tone of their forthcoming, self-titled debut full-length. With a Beach Boys kind of sensibility, the record harkens back to the light, breezy melodic pop of […]
Spill Reviews Leif Vollebekk In Advance Of His Upcoming Tour
Spill Magazine recently reviewed a Leif Vollebekk concert in Vancouver. “For all of his musicality, the highlight of the night is his obvious connection with the crowd… It is rare gift for an individual to entertain a full auditorium for over an hour and a half. For Leif Vollebekk, it appears to come naturally.” Read the full review here. […]
AllMusic Says Combo Chimbita “Reaches For Enlightenment” On New LP
According to the AllMusic Guide, “Brooklyn quartet Combo Chimbita evolve both musically and spiritually on third album IRÉ, exploring both personal emotional growth and political consciousness as they get deeper into their cosmic blend of psychedelic jazz, heavy rhythms, and sci-fi synths… The powerful, sometimes writhing, and often transcendent sonic landscape the band creates here is their most inspired […]
Gus Englehorn Announces Tour
Gus Englehorn, whose LP Dungeon Master drops in late April via Secret City Records, is embarking on a US tour! The LP is deeper than a cellar and blunter than a club, and his tour with knockout drummer Estee Preda promises to be wild. 3/9 – New York, NY – New Colossus Festival 3/9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Collision […]
We All Want Someone To Shout For Calls Particle Kid “Like The Smashing Pumpkins, Just More Dreamy and Lush”
We All Want Someone To Shout For has profiled the new Particle Kid single, “Someone Else’s Dream.” The site writes, “The track chugs along with a bit of the template of 90s rock like The Smashing Pumpkins, just from a more dreamy and lush standpoint. There is plenty of classic rock influence and welcome additions from the featured guests, […]
Pitchfork Recommends Combo Chimbita’s New LP
In a glowing review, Pitchfork writes that “Combo Chimbita are a transfixing live act with dynamic players, and their third album, IRÉ, faithfully captures the band’s powerful presence—even the overwhelming intensity of Carolina Oliveros’ voice, which imbues every word with a metaphysical drama. IRÉ sounds more polished than previous releases; Oliveros’ voice is colossal, surrounded by ghostly, swirling harmonies. They have sometimes […]
