![Still Parade - 'Actors' [Single + Video Premiere]](/thumbs/post/485x231/city-water.png)
It's not often that we are exposed to a song that can cause a pause in a busy day to sit back and marvel in the tranquility that eludes from its core. While there is a sense of mystique that surrounds Still Parade, who have yet to develop an online presence, after one listen of their debut song "Actors" it becomes clear that their intention is to create an identity through their music. Throughout "Actors" they allow the subtle acoustic presence of lightly plucked guitars and harmonious vocals paint a picture of who...
As an overall trend, remixing Lianne La Havas seems to be a difficult task to master. It's so easy to take away from the simplicity of her music and voice, and lose her charm in the process. However, this hasn't stopped swarms from attempting the task, and as you might predict, I haven't found too many that I've been impressed with until today. England's fLako seems to have been officially tasked by La Havas for a remix, and what came out was pure genius. Keeping her core style intact, the beat for her beautiful...
Reflecting the peacefulness and tranquility of the small cabin in the Rocky Mountains that they were recorded in, Ancient Mariner's new songs "In Solitude" and "Acedia" are captivating from start to finish. Releasing the songs to build hype to his forthcoming debut EP, Gabriel Jorgensen (Ancient...
![Fossil Collective - Tell Where I Lie [Album Stream]](/thumbs/post/320x152/fossil-collective.png)
Fossil Collective's approachability was a key carrier to their success in 2012. Their debut EP On and On, as well as its successor Let It Go, progressed upon a relatable vibe which transcends that of your routine dream-folk outfits. This crowd-pleasing methodology, built around seductive...
Esteemed poet Emily Dickenson once stated that fame is a fickle food upon a shifting plate. The spotlight is a double edged sword, and those who are placed within are both rewarded by it's benefits and thwarted by it's scrutiny. Every year a handful of artists manage to tread faster than others,...
The past several years have been huge for electronic music. Iconic DJs and producers like Dead Mau5, Skrillex, David Guetta, Flying Lotus and many others, have created a new creative threshold, defining the direction of contemporary music. Music now is inundated with computer-generated sounds...
A Quick Word from the Author: This has been an incomparably fruitful January for new music, across the board but more specifically Indie. It seems as if the music gods are making up for the lackluster performance they exhibited in 2012, and frankly, I'm quite shocked. To put it in...
The archetype of the isolated, hyper-prolific songwriter has all but erupted into cliche by now. Why release tens of basement four-track demos when really only a handful will be worth sharing? Gambles (aka Matthew Siskin of New York) keeps laconic, responding to the hype around his debut song...
