Julia Holter is an electronic musician based in Los Angeles. At the same time, her music is ambient and dancey. My dream combination. If you want to feel good about feeling strange, get lost “In The Green Wild”. Afterward, listen to “Maxim’s I” to dive deeper into Julia Holter’s intellect and talent, and into the … Continue reading
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Podcast special: Feminist issues debunked by female musicians
My first podcast is about Kitty Pryde, Grimes, Maria Minerva and CocoRosie. These female artists have made feminist stands throughout their music career. After Danny Brown was molested on stage, Kitty Pryde sparked debate about what it means to be a male performer, especially a male rap star. This opinionated article exposed Kitty Pryde’s feminist … Continue reading
Dungeonesse “Drive You Crazy”
Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak is gonna tell you, “Right now I am in fact working on writing the next Wye Oak record, but I certainly don’t intend for any of my songwriting alter egos to disappear. They’re all essential components of my creative identity, and I look forward to indulging them all however and … Continue reading
Melody’s Echo Chamber “Some Time Alone, Alone”
After reading all of Maria Minerva’s blog posts last night, I got to thinking about the difference between being surrounded by fans and surrounded by friends. But Melody Prochet’s got me thinking a new way today. Watch her spend time by herself at the cutest carnival you’ve ever seen. Continue reading
Cayucas “High School Lover”
Since I can’t stop talking about girls who inspire me, let me quote Katie Glaser, the social medialite for Secretly Canadian. “If Cayucas came in egg form, they’d be sunny side up.” So if you’re feeling sad today, watch the adorable field recording of Cayucas performing the bittersweet “High School Lover”. Hey come’on, we should … Continue reading
Sean Nicholas Savage “More Than I Love Myself”
Sean Nicholas Savage has a way with writing, a way of making me feel like his Sony, a way of turning wrecked hearts into believers. Savage reaches out to beauty, even if he can’t find it in himself, throughout the newest release off the upcoming album Other Life, “More Than I Love Myself”. Other Life drops … Continue reading
Austra “Home”
Katie Stelmanis sings about the heartache of an empty home in this video for the first release off of Austra’s upcoming album, Olympia, dropping June 18th via Domino. She might be feeling sad, but this song’s dancey tune won’t leave you searching for more. Check out Austra’s upcoming tour dates here! Continue reading
Taken By Trees “Only You”
Fall blindly in love with Victoria Bergsman of Taken By Trees in the video for “Only You”, off of Other Worlds. Continue reading
Psychic Twin “Dream State”
“Between her crisp, pentatonic melody lines and her natural sense of restraint, there’s something instantly iconic about Erin Fein’s performance on Dream State” – The Fader Erin Fein’s voice shimmers as much as the video for “Dream State”. This song is the second off the Strangers 7″ release via Polyvinyl. Continue reading
Standish/Carlyon “Nono/Yoyo”
It’s Saturday. I know you’re feeling sexy. I know you want to groove. So here we gogo with “Nono/Yoyo”. ….Vice recommends you watch this video with your hands in your pants. Deleted Scenes drops May 14th via Felte. Continue reading