With a sound resembling celestial layers, DreamVacation recently released a new EP, Thin World, on July 27, via Laser Ghost. DreamVacation, based in Los Angeles, California, showcases the musical ideas of Zilva Thustra (vocals, guitar), Gerry Matthews (bass, synth), and Noah Alexander (drums, synth). The trio has previously shared the stage with notable acts such as Foster the People, Airborne Toxic Event, and Matt & Kim. Taking a moment from their everyday lives, they generously contributed some time to share about the process of creating the new EP, their essential tour items, and recommended some restaurants in LA.
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Dreamy. Synthy. Anthemic. Together, these three words describe Moxi’s sound. Moxi, based in Los Angeles, California, connects the musical minds of Anna Toy (vocals) and Andy Toy (keyboards). They are getting ready to release a new EP, Figures Bathed in Light, on August 18, 2017, via CatBeach Music. The duo have previously played shows with numerous acts, such as Sir Sly. Aside from their busy schedules, Anna and Andy carved out some time to share an inside look on their beginnings in music, a couple of their essential tour items, and what the “Moxi” drink would be.
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San Francisco-based duo CATHEDRALS, comprised of Brodie Jenkins and Johnny Hwin, released a new single, "With You." Take a listen to their gorgeous sound, made up of Brodie's beautiful vocals coupled with Johnny's amazing guitar riffs!
Be on the lookout for a full interview with them in the next issue, coming late July! In the meantime, make sure you're following on socials!
Twitter: @WeAreCathedrals; Instagram: @wearecathedrals; Facebook: /@WeAreCathedrals
With a smooth, synthy, feel-good sound, Post Animal is surely gaining more exposure beyond their local music scene. Formed and based in Chicago, Illinois, Post Animal showcases the musical talents and passion of Dalton Allison, Jake Hirshland, Joe Keery, Javi Reyes, Wesley Toledo, and Matt Williams. They self-released their debut EP, Post Animal Perform the Most Curious Water Activities on October 27, 2015, followed by various singles, available via Bandcamp. They have previously toured with Twin Peaks, alongside playing various shows and festivals, such as Sofar Sounds and the Chicago Psych Fest VIII. Aside from their busy schedules, Matt Williams generously contributed some of his time to discuss the beginnings of Post Animal, shared some restaurant recommendations in Chicago, and additionally, came up with the “Post Animal” drink.
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1. What We Live For - American Authors (Island Records | July 1, 2016)
2. Conscious - Broods (Capitol Records | June 24, 2016)
3. Limitless - Tonight Alive (Fearless Records | March 4, 2016)
4. Cleopatra - The Lumineers (Dualtone Music Group | April 8, 2016)
5. Big Mess - Grouplove (Atlantic Records | September 9, 2016)
6. This Is Acting - Sia (RCA Records | January 29, 2016)
7. Stories for Monday - The Summer Set (Fearless Records | April 1, 2016)
8. Simple Forms - The Naked and Famous (Somewhat Damaged Limited | October 14, 2016)
9. Love Gloom - Night Riots (Sumerian Records | October 21, 2016)
10. American English - Tor Miller (Glassnote Records | September 30, 2016)
11. Disappear Here - Bad Suns (Vagrant Records | September 16, 2016)
12. Camp Echo - Highasakite (Propeller Recordings | May 20, 2016)
13. Washed Away - Rooney (Beachwood Park Music LLC | May 6, 2016)
What are yours? Feel free to comment below!
1. EP1 - Blame Candy (BLAME CANDY | October 21, 2016)
2. Amateurs - Royal Teeth (Round Hill Records | November 18, 2016)
3. Sincerely, John the Ghost - John the Ghost (8123 | April 29, 2016)
4. Forever Strong - The Classic Kids (The Classic Kids | January 12, 2016)
5. Covers (Side B) - The Maine (8123 | June 24, 2016)
What are yours? Feel free to comment below!
1. “Technicolor” - Sainte (SAINTE | October 11, 2016)
2. “Rise” - Katy Perry (Capitol Records | July 14, 2016)
3. “This Town” - Niall Horan (Capitol Records | September 29, 2016)
4. “Talk Too Much” - COIN (Columbia Records | May 6, 2016)
5. “Take That” - CRUISR (Vagrant Records | May 6, 2016)
What are yours? Feel free to comment below!
As a duo, Bassh shares a sound marked by heavy guitar topped with upbeat vocals. Formed and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Bassh combines the efforts and talent of Jimmy Brown and CJ Hardee. Following the release of their debut track, “Body,” they recently released “Animal,” a little over a month ago, on October 21. Generously taking some time out of their lives, they shared the process of creating “Body,” what the “Bassh” drink would consist of, and what happens before they go onstage.
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Annie Bacon & her OSHEN is fronted by Annie Bacon, who is a singer/songwriter residing and based in San Francisco. Creativity, truth, and emotion drive her sound to a whole new level, a level audible via guitar, vocals, and a variety of other musical instruments. Not only has she written numerous songs, she has also composed a folk opera, which was adapted and performed at Brooklyn’s Puppets & Poets Festival in 2013. Most recently, she released two new tracks, titled “What We Said” and “Nikki’s Song.” Despite her busyness as a mother, she kindly contributed some time to discuss her beginnings in music, along with naming some places to definitely check out for food in San Francisco plus some artists she would consider to be her musical guilty pleasures.
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"I'm right, I'm wrong, I'm everything but sure."—Bad Suns
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"I stare at the mirror, mirror stares back."—John The Ghost
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"You remind me of the California sun."—Corey Harper
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"They're wide awake in dreams, dawn colours beam."—Eagulls
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"I've got far to go and much to see."—Citizen Zero
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"Did I come on too strong? I should probably go."—King Shelter
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"I take my pills, and I'm happy all the time."—Weathers
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"Just say the word, and I'll set you free."—Fictionist
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"And the past, it's the past, but it never goes away."—Anna Rose
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"In the crowd of busy bodies, I'm still on vacation with no plan to return from my imagination." — Glint
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"You say you want to get high, high, high, high, high." — New York Movie
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