In early February, we shared a new track from Melbourne’s Hoodlem. After releasing the hypnotic “Old Friend” in March 2014, this was Hoodlem’s first track since then. We expected it might lead to their debut EP and that turned out to be the case. On March 25, Hoodlem will release their self-titled EP. On that […]
Recently, we shared the much slept-on No Smoking album from nimble electronic R&B artist Ed Balloon. The five track album found Ed extending the range of typical “electronic meets R&B”. Today, Ed shared a follow-up single to No Smoking. Ed Balloon “Bounce Back” features upbeat, guitar and piano based instrumentation while Ed handles heavier lyrical material. Ed […]
Deep Sea Diver released arguably the Northwest’s best albums of the year thus far with Secrets. KEXP’s Kevin Cole agrees, for the record. The band’s sophomore effort is full of catchy hooks and memorable melodies, but Jessica Dobson and co pack in a new sense of urgency with Secrets. As they head out on the road with Radiation City […]
Naytronix (Nate Brenner of tUnE-yArDs) released a new video for “Dream” today. “Dream” is from Brenner’s sophomore album Mister Divine, released on City Slang last year. The four and a half minute video for Naytronix “Dream” is nearly as eclectic as Mister Divine itself. Layered, panning, geometric, psychedelic images of nature create a visually satisfying video. Naytronix is heading […]
Over two years ago, we stumbled across the instantly-catchy track “One Time” by Philadelphia’s Marian Hill. Their five track Play EP, which included “One Time”, was solid all the way through. Fortunately, Play found many a fan since the EP’s release and Marian Hill (the duo of Jeremy Lloyd & Samantha Gongol) toured extensively behind the album. Since we shared “One Time”, I’m no […]