In many ways, 2021 felt like quite a tame year compared to the one that preceded it. The shock and the cultural anxieties of life during a pandemic became commonplace. There wasn’t another world changing virus permeating the world (though different variants are still making their rounds). Hope felt imminent. Things were looking up. But […]
Usually you’d hear an artist finding their footing in a debut album. That isn’t so much the case for Los Angeles-based musician Lexi Vega, who performs under the stage name Mini Trees. After two EPs (with Slip Away topping From The Intercom’s Best EPs of 2020), her debut album Always in Motion sees her at […]
One of my favorite lists that I look forward to making for From the Intercom every year has to be the EP list, hands down. I always think of EP releases as an experimental playground for a musician to test the waters and run with new ideas. Not to mention, EPs are also a great […]
Out of the many, MANY issues grabbing at our attention this year, mental health is a noble and notable topic that’s been making its way around social media. Infographics and Twitter threads are all helpful resources to reference, but its sometimes matter-of-fact delivery isn’t relatable. “5 things you can do to feel productive in quarantine” bolsters […]