As always, some ground rules: Sweeping Promises – “Accent” Mya: I can just imagine myself pulling this out of the record bins and giving it a test spin; the album cover is delightfully retro. Fun head-bopper. Justin: Drum and bass driven 80s kick dancing ensues. For fans of the Go-Go’s and Blondie. Neon sweat dripping […]
As always, some ground rules: Haruomi Hosono – “Note of Mothership” Mya: Calls to mind the old-fashioned charm of vintage children’s books. Justin: A childlike cotton swab on the brainstem. Gentle, circuitous, acoustic, with child vocals. Reminds me so much of the everyday acoustic and toyish qualities of Lullatone or a menu in Katamari Damacy. […]
As always, some ground rules: Milk Talk – “The Bay” Mya: Fun opening. Glitzy. Devolves into a washing machine swirl filled with glitter. Li-Wei: There’s a heat wave happening in Los Angeles as I’m listening to this, and “The Bay” brings enough city pop vibes to make me accept the fast heat death of the […]
As always, some ground rules: Ruru – “memries that stay” Justin: Garage gargled indie rock equal parts off-kilter riffs and bright melodies with a splash of shoegaze. The intro is so grubby and cool sounding. FFO Jay Som, Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail. Mya: Would kill to hear this live. I like the plinking notes that […]
Have a great Lunar New Year? Make it greater with these tunes… As always, some ground rules: Omega Sapien – “Krapow” Justin: Suuuuuuuuuu. My mans Omega Sapien is throwing out krapow and Thai lyrics. Third eye opening, enlightened bars full of movement and falsetto. But honestly the biggest highlight is all the references to Kung […]