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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“Laurel Hell” is another hit from Mitski

“Laurel Hell” is another hit from Mitski
Mitski’s songwriting is better than ever and her new foray into synthpop is a success.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

Indie singer-songwriter Mitski gained popularity from her last two albums, “Puberty 2” and “Be The Cowboy.” Her highly-anticipated follow-up “Laurel Hell” is finally here and finds her changing up her usual rock sound for a throwback to 1980s synthpop. SONGWRITING BLISS Mitski is known...

“No Shape” embraces Hadreas’ sexuality

Pitchfork.com
Perfume Genius drapes listeners in frescoes of euphoric sound in an ode to queerness.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2017
Perfume Genius drapes listeners in frescoes of euphoric sound in an ode to queerness.

Ulver returns to tripped-out beats

bandcamp.com
“The Assassination of Julius Caesar” guides listeners through seismic fables with accessible structures.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer April 25, 2017
“The Assassination of Julius Caesar” guides listeners through seismic fables with accessible structures.

You’ll Never Get to Heaven’s “Images” reaches divinity

bandcamp.com
The ambient dream-pop duo creates ethereal soundscapes on new LP.
Tim Seeberger, Writer March 28, 2017
The ambient dream-pop duo creates ethereal soundscapes on new LP.

M83’s raw instrumentation enhances its immersive ambience

reservelosangeles.com
Although less intimate live, M83’s live performance emanates unparalleled atmospheric bliss.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 1, 2016
Although less intimate live, M83’s live performance emanates unparalleled atmospheric bliss.

Local Natives stray from their roots

diymag.com
After two successful releases, the Orange County natives release their highly anticipated and profoundly disappointing “Sunlit Youth.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 12, 2016
After two successful releases, the Orange County natives release their highly anticipated and profoundly disappointing “Sunlit Youth.”

A flower blooms in DTLA

facebook.com
Basic Flowers played host to a wonderful night of music for “Denigration 2016.”
Brooks Ginnan, Writer May 4, 2016
Basic Flowers played host to a wonderful night of music for “Denigration 2016.”

M83’s ‘“Junk” is another fan’s treasure

stereogum.com
After four years M83 releases their highly anticipated follow up to breakout ”Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.”
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 12, 2016
After four years M83 releases their highly anticipated follow up to breakout ”Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.”

Alt-J lights up Hollywood Bowl

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Stragier
Mercury-Prize winners rock southern California with the help of two great opening acts.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 21, 2015
Mercury-Prize winners rock southern California with the help of two great opening acts.

Passion Pit stays afloat

consequenceofsound.net
The indie-pop band returns with an album that still cannot match the magic of its debut, despite bright moments.
Christian Davis, Writer April 28, 2015
The indie-pop band returns with an album that still cannot match the magic of its debut, despite bright moments.