Tag Archives: synth-pop

Patience’s New Single, “The Pressure”

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Patience (Roxanne Clifford of UK indie pop group, Veronica Falls) has released an excellent ’80s-styled synth-pop single called “The Pressure” on Night School Records. The song is wistful and a little melancholy but buoyed along by an infectious beat. It’s swoon-worthy in a way … Continue reading →

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“Into The Night: Pop For The People” at Skirball

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Simone Snaith

On October 7th at 8pm, the Skirball Center presents “Into The Night: Pop For The People” to kick off the new exhibit “Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A.” The opening night will include live music by synth-pop/kitsch artist Seth Bogart … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Prinze George’s “Illiterate Synth Pop”

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Prinze George is a distinctive synth-pop trio featuring childhood friends Kenny Grimm (production, various instruments) and Naomi Almquist (vocals), with Isabelle De Leon (drums). Named after Prince George’s County, the Maryland-based group has a new album out August 5th on Sounds Expensive, … Continue reading →

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Album Review: My Gold Mask’s “Anxious Utopia”

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Chicago-based band My Gold Mask was founded by guitarist Jack Armondo and singer Gretta Rochelle, the latter hailing from my own hometown of Baton Rouge, LA. The two of them released two EPs before adding drummer James Andrew to the … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Brothertiger’s “Out of Touch”

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Simone Snaith

Brothertiger is the project of electronic/synth-pop artist John Jagos from Brooklyn, NY. His previous albums are out on Mush Records, but Out of Touch is a new independent release, available digitally or on transparent green vinyl, with cover art by Jagos’s father, painted in … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Grimes at The El Rey

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Last Wednesday night, Grimes turned the El Rey into a dark magic dance party. I couldn’t dance as much as I wanted to though because we were all packed in close together at the sold-out show. 24-year-old Claire Boucher is … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Purity Ring’s “Shrines”

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Purity Ring, whose name has a religious implication not reflected in the music, are Megan James and Corin Roddick from Edmonton, AB. Originally a pianist and drummer – as well as members of the group Born Gold – the duo … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Charli XCX at the Bootleg Bar

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Charli XCX’s set last Saturday at the Bootleg Bar was scheduled for 11:55pm, but she didn’t actually go on until almost 12:30am. An untiring crowd was packed into the small space, with an enthusiastic fanbase right at the center. Her … Continue reading →

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Charli XCX at Bootleg Bar on June 2

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Singular British synth-pop singer known as Charli XCX performs a midnight show at the Bootleg Bar on Saturday June 2 (11:55pm). Starting early as an artsy, child performer at east London warehouse parties (her father was a live promoter and … Continue reading →

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