Editor’s Picks: fav tracks of 2021
Done by Heather Hawke. [In alphabetical order] Acid Dad “RC Driver” Adam Melchor “Last Time” Arlie “karma” Arlo Parks “Too Good” Babe Rainbow “Ready For Tomorrow” Bachelor “Sick of Spiraling” Bartees Strange “Weights” BE GOOD “Young Strangers” Beach Bunny “Blame Game” Beach House “New Romance” Bicep, Clara La San “Saku” Big Thief “Time Escaping” Billie Eilish […]
DAISY
Photography by Seannie Bryan. Interview by Heather Hawke. What do you get when you have four best friends on their way to take over the world, who’s sound has been dubbed “loud jazz” and “punk R&B”? You have LA-based band DAISY who’s fronted by lead singer and multi-disciplinary artist Daisy Hamel-Buffa (who you may know from her solo moniker DAISY WORLD) alongside bassist Alex Kasvikis, […]
Thundercat @ Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Photography by Danielle Gornbein. Thundercat web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
A Day In The Life: The Lazy Eyes
Lead image by Jack Moran. Intro by Heather Hawke. Photography and captions by The Lazy Eyes. The Sydney-based four-piece The Lazy Eyes are taking a spirited stab at being the next best psych-rock band from Australia. Comprised of Harvey Geraghty (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Itay Sasha (vocals, guitar), Leon Karagic (bass) and Noah Martin (drums), The Lazy Eyes’ debut album SongBook – […]
Hand Habits and Perfume Genius @ Revolution Hall, Portland
Photography by Danielle Gornbein. Hand Habits web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter Perfume Genius web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Caroline Loveglow
Photography by Drew Reynolds. Interview by Heather Hawke. It’s been said that Caroline Loveglow uses music as a vessel to understand herself. She grew up in San Diego, and by age seven she had discovered guitar and a love for poetry that eventually led to songwriting by age twelve (her earliest songs were small poems she’d set […]
Dr. Dog @ Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Photography by Danielle Gornbein. Dr. Dog’s web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Half Waif @ Mississippi Studios, Portland
Photography by Danielle Gornbein. Half Waif’s web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Colony House @ The Fonda, Los Angeles
Photography by Tim Toda. Colony House’s web/socials: Website – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Outside Lands Festival 2021
Photography by Nicole Busch. Artists include: Angel Olsen, Bartees Strange, Remi Wolf, Glass Animals, Sharon Van Etten, Dr. Dog, Khruangbin, Caroline Polachek, The Strokes, Madeline Kenney, Andrew McMahon, Lizzo, Post Animal, Claud, Tame Impala, Goth Babe, Hinds, Neil Frances.
Wolf Alice @ Bluebird Theater, Denver
Photography by Sofie Milton. Wolf Alice’s web/socials: Website – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Alexander 23 @ El Rey, Los Angeles
Photography by Leilani Padilla. Alexander 23’s web/socials: Website – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Tame Impala @ Capital One Arena, DC
Photography by Mica Cerball Tame Impala’s web/socials: Website – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Austin City Limits (weekend two) 2021
Photography by Sofie Milton. Artists include: Moses Sumney, Dermot Kennedy, Holly Humberstone, Channel Tres, Megan Thee Stallion, Madeon, Dayglow, Doja Cat, Band of Horses, Cautious Clay, Gracie Abrams, Phoebe Bridgers, Tyler The Creator, Rufus Du Sol, and Chris Lake
A Day In The Life: Lunar Vacation
Lead image by Violet Teegardin. Intro, photography and captions by frontperson Grace Repasky. I’m finishing up my final semester of college right now which has been one of the busiest times of my life – 18 credit hours filled with projects and exams, playing shows with LV on the weekends, and preparing for our album […]
Gracie Abrams and Phoebe Bridgers @ Stubb’s, Austin
Photography by Sofie Milton. Gracie Abrams’ web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter Phoebe Bridgers’ web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Lexi Jayde and Adam Melchor @ El Rey Theater, Los Angeles
Photography by Leilani Padilla. Lexi Jayde web/socials: Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter Adam Melchor web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
MICHELLE and Arlo Parks @ Doug Fir Lounge, Portland
Photography by Danielle Gornbein. MICHELLE web/socials: Website – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter Arlo Parks web/socials: Website – Bandcamp – Soundcloud – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter
Fauness
Photography by Bob Foster. Interview by Heather Hawke. Fauness’ four-track EP Maiden No More is reflective, both as in the way the sounds are glittery and sparkle like fresh snow on a bright clear day, as well as by how thoughtful this pop exploration into the emotional cascades of womanhood is. She was raised between the lonely, leafy suburbs […]
Porches
Photography by Drew Reynolds. Interview by Heather Hawke. Porches, the musical alias of New York synth-centric indie singer/songwriter Aaron Maine, returns with fifth album, All Day Gentle Hold !, out now via Domino. All Day Gentle Hold ! is a “celebratory collection of songs” that are “direct and pointed.” This new album is charged up and chaotic and is described by Aaron […]