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Thanya Iyer – I Like These : Guest Mix
Canadian musician Thayna Iyer’s 2020 album KIND made our albums of the year list and I enjoy it more and hear new things with every listen. KIND goes beyond exploring interconnectivity, sense of place and identity and invokes the need for community care and support. It’s a reminder of what can be achieved with nurturance. Sonically, Thanya’s voice is honeyed and unclouded, an eclectic blend of indie folk, jazz, orchestral and electronic moments that call for self-care and communal care in the form of healing through justice. Of the mix, Thanya says it is: A plethora of amazing music and…
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Sasha and the Valentines – Flower
Austin-based band Sasha and the Valentines have shared their song “Flower,” a shimmering nostalgic pop song, dealing with the side of human relations we may be less proud of but are relatable all the same. “Flower” is the second single from their upcoming debut album, So You Think You Found Love?, out April 16th via Oof Records. “The video for “Flower” is a series of whimsical, bright moments on the streets and in the yards of Austin, TX. It’s the first music video with all five band members playing their instruments, effectively scoring the other scenes while being scenic in…
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Lizzie No – Holidays : Review
Lizzie No is the monarch of wide-eyed, bedroom folk pop, writing earnest, heartfelt songs filled with candid sincerity. Holidays is no different – a short and sweet collection of songs that capture a very relatable array of emotions felt throughout celebratory seasons. As a terminal grinch, I balked upon seeing the title of this EP, but Lizzie reassured me: “This isn’t a holiday EP in the traditional Christmasy sense, but rather a collection of festive moments full of discomfort. Because that’s what holidays mean to me.” “Birthday Party” captures every introvert’s awkward feeling at any gathering, a reminder of what we’re…
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Pearl Charles – “What I Need” : Listen
Indie country-rock darling Pearl Charles has announced a new record entitled Magic Mirror, out January 15, 2021 on Kanine Records. Her usual sound with hints of Americana and folk rock has been infused with a surge of crystalline late 70s/early 90s flavor. Here’s a sneak peek of what the “disco dreamworld” record has to offer with the first single, “What I Need.” Pearl says of the song, “Have you ever stuck with something long after it was time to let go? What I Need explores this choice in terms of a breakup, though it could really be applied to any situation…
