LFZ “Naturalistic” Name Plus Force This record is amazing. LFZ is an ambient, experimental act and the pseudonym of guitarist Sean Smith. While many ambient acts are mainly synthesizers, Sean Smith’s weapon of choice is the guitar, which he filters through … Continue Reading
Sur Back “Valentino” Kitsch II Sur Back is an amazing artist. I love the way “Valentino” starts with the plucking arpeggios of violins and then goes completely out this world where strange synth sounds and Sur Back’s mesmerizing voice fold … Continue Reading
Aaron Roche “Like Why I” HaHa HuHu The first single from Aaron Roche’s new album is one of the most beautiful, hypnotizing, surprising, odd, perfect song ever. Starting softly with just Roche singing, then the backup singers come in, then … Continue Reading
Modern Crowds “I Don’t Mind” Modern Crowds I love the way the vocals and guitars intertwine in this song; sometimes feeling far away, something right in the middle of your head. They have this slight Britpop edge to them, but … Continue Reading
Trementina “Oh Child” 810 Trementina’s new album will be dropping on March 24th, and I can’t wait. This Chilean dream pop band is one of the best bands I’ve ever heard. As I wrote before, Trementina sounds like Hope Sandoval … Continue Reading
Teen Daze “First Rain” (with S. Carey) Themes For Dying Earth With the help of S. Carey from Bon Iver’s band, British Columbia-based artist Teen Daze (Jamison Isaak) has released a beautiful song from his new album. Sounding the the … Continue Reading
Varick “Surrender” Veda I Coming from New York, Keith Varick has a way with ambience/electronica that would make Brian Eno very proud. Varick has been interested in ancient spiritual teachings since he was in his youth. These philosophies introduced Varick … Continue Reading