tune – and so she thinks

Mount Song – Halo

admin — Thu, 18 May 2017 08:22:38 +0000

Jacob Johansson once went under the moniker Det Stora Monstret (The Big Monster). Despite acclaim for the project, he’s now made a shift, and decided to team up with some pals and launched Mount Song. The eponymous debut album (out on 5 May via Suncave Recordings) is a melding of grunge, folk, and pop, spanning the whole gamut of styles and emotions. Take first single Halo. The traditional folk-indie tropes and melodic wanders suddenly veer off into a psychedelic twist and tangle. Loose jangles of guitars a la The Shins flicker with sunshine, whilst the depth and elusive of subject matters adds a dark angle.

‘I write about that which feels urgent to me, the things that knock me out; my encounters with life’s monsters.’ says Jacob. ‘That which feels most urgent for me in the moment becomes the content of the songs.’

L.A.Witch – Brian

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:59:05 +0000

Oozing old school glamour through a grungey haze of restless exhileration, Brian from all girl trio L/A. WItch traverses between demonic darkness and psychedlic punk.Having recently signed to Suicide Squeeze Records, the band will be heading over to Europe for an extensive tour this spring, to cast their fiery lo-fi buzz upon us.

Brijs – Thunder

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:36:59 +0000

Starting off with some thunder claps to align with the apparent pulses that the girl ignites in the protagonist, Thunder fuses melody hooks and a clear appreciation for convential songwriting skills with a rhythmic backbone and electronic shimmers in a tune emblematic of Brijs. The 25 year old producer, based in South East London, has something of a broad skillset and portfolio, and has produced, written and played for a number of artists and bands, working on both electronic and live projects.

https://soundcloud.com/brijs/thunder

Haux – Seaside

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:36:13 +0000

If the new tune from Haux was indeed the Seaside, it would be one of lapping waves, smoothly hitting the shore whilst a brisk wind blows, dreaming of a future that seems distant on the horizon. Fusing chilled electronic beats with folk vibes and ambient guitar, the track is taken from the Londoner’s Debut EP All We’ve Known, out on July 8th via Akira Records.

Jenny Hval – Take Care of Yourself

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:08:00 +0000

On Take Care of Yourself, in a sweet and sensitive voice, Jenny Hval chucks out lyrics about ‘your soft dick’ and ‘I grab my cunt,’ stating that ‘we don’t have to fuck.’ It’s confused and shocked some, but her power does not lie in words that have the ability to raise eyebrows, but the slow burning flutter of her glacial and hypnotic meanders, the impenetrable but open articulation, and simmering ambiance with which she crafts her work. You won’t be surprised to learn that her academic career had a heavy focus on gender, sexuality and feminism, and her CV features art and work on the subject. This is a persistent and provocative tune in that it’s pushing buttons that make people feel uncomfortable. It’s not the swear words above but the question ‘Am I loving myself now? Am I mothering myself? Am I taking care of myself now?’ that is really the most uneasy and troubling. She’s a brave woman for asking.

Binary – Turquoise

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:12:56 +0000

Binary – Turquoise
I really like the bass and guitars, really Mansun. Also with the bass so high in the mix, almost makes me think of Pixies and even Stone Roses. star off for the vocals though, one of those voices that just makes me think the guy is a total kn0b…really straining and trying way to hard. JL