Funny how we tend to associate moody longing with grey, cold places. Maybe it’s because there is science behind it, as any former Pacific Northwest native can tell you all about the very real effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. But even people who have never stepped foot in the chilly, rainy climates of Seattle or […]
The Indie Rock Kama Sutra
When you finally prove friends and family wrong and they see that your insufferable knowledge of indie rock hasn’t actually prevented you from getting a date, we want you to be prepared for your first time the same way you would get ready for going to Pitchfork. Here are thirteen indie rock bands you can […]
Between Bodies is a Flawed but Worthwhile Entry Point into Emo Maximalists The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die
At the climax of “Getting Sodas,” the final song of their debut EP Whenever, if Ever, the voices of (deep breath) The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die’s vocalists start to blur and expand, a sonic zooming out, an effect of overdub and echoes that makes the emo […]