read up on the two GOATs below

https://the-new-curious-city.blog/2024/02/07/50-year-retrospective-nujabes-j-dilla-author-elliott-hay/

beats

vision

lyricism (i feel like i rate them separately)

flow

charisma or X factor

admittedly, I’m looking at this more from a studio side but live is absolutely just as important to consider. cool thread Indi!

Genuinely amazed by this guy. The songwriting is so gripping and his vocals are nothing short of breathtaking. Everyone killed it on their instruments. That part at 3:25 absolutely captures me- it’s a thrilling listen. Bravo KELLY!

…and of course shoutout Wolfgang Zimmerman too for The Space.

Best song I’ve heard so far this year comes from Charleston indie rock outfit KELLY.

Incredible music from some incredible people.

Drums: Drew Lewis Bass: Tommy Merritt Piano: Noah James Vocals/guitar: Kelly Morris

Check out the video below and share on socials to help them get tiny desk’s attention!

he totally says “bury your heart” and I misheard it 😐

anyways— bravo Noah Jones

one cool fact about sunnbrella is that he plays guitar all over eyedress’ discography including the hit song “jealous”

you can also read up on the London shoegazer’s 2023 album, Heartworn, below.

https://the-new-curious-city.blog/2023/08/24/heartworn-sunnbrellas-time-machine-album-review/

another fav from the album

Awesome work man! Such a breath of fresh air despite feeling like an homage to timeless sounds in music. The retro power pop vibes on this project make it a blast from the heavenly chorus on “Together,” to the heights of “Tonight,” to the grand finale of “Do Re Mi.”

I think the lead single, “True To You” is my favorite track from the album but that could be familiarity bias- will be sinking my teeth into this with time.

to the reader; find more Liam magic below

Track 2 of this single goes insane too! Holy $#¥%!

Fuck yeah! Kim Gordon is the coolest. This track absolutely rocks. One the best songs I’ve heard so far this year.

QRiSG said:

Man I love Cry Baby.. It was fun to see the all-boy lineup for the first time at LO-FI Brewery a few months back.

New York has taken so many our favs (tears) – no but seriously what a show. Cry Baby is literally so back.

https://the-new-curious-city.blog/2023/11/04/new-york-indie-rock-returns-to-charleston-10-7-the-backfires-cry-baby-and-tennis-courts-at-lofi-brewing-by-elliott-hay/