With such a male dominated industry, we felt like it was time to put a much deserved spotlight on all the incredible female driven artists and bands by composing a playlist dedicated to them! Female empowerment is essential to this publication, and more importantly, to the vast amount of women trying to pave their own path in the world today. Enjoy!
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A collaborative space to showcase new music, interviews, and whatever else sparks our interest. Started by sisters, Corynne (Coco) and Kayla Fernandez.
Bad Suns and Coin at The Bluebird Theater
Rising indie alternative bands Bad Suns and Coin just wrapped up their US tour. Take a look at the shots our photographer Marissa Lujan captured in Denver, Colorado!
Young Rising Sons at The Moxi Theater
American pop indie band Young Rising Sons just wrapped up their US tour last week. Take a look at the photos our photographer Marissa Lujan captured in Greeley, Colorado!
Blast Until My Ears Bleed Playlist
By Kayla Fernandez
For the past couple of months I have catched myself having my speakers or earphones at the highest volume when I’m listening to this certain playlist. There are many genres that make me want to turn up my speakers and lose it, but I leaned towards variations of rock this time. I threw in some new artists that should be in your music library such as, Broken Hands and Them Things, as well as some older bands that will give you some nostalgia. So turn this playlist up and go punch a wall!
New Music Radar: Hoops
By Julie Giffin
Hoops, a four piece lo-fi and shoegaze outfit hailing from the midwest, released an EP in August that has definitely sparked my interest. Hoops was initially guitarist Drew Ausherman’s solo project, but that didn’t last very long. Kevin Krauter, Keagan Beresford, and James Harris ended up joining Drew, completing the newfound quartet. After bursting into the scene in late 2015/early 2016 with their first two tapes, Hoops gained a bit of traction by receiving attention from NME and other music publications. This lead them to eventually getting signed to and releasing their debut EP with Fat Possum.
Their dreamy and fuzzy instrumentals reminds me quite a bit of DIIV and also give off a Mac Demarco circa his “2” album vibe. Songs like Cool 2 and Gemini portray the ambiance of a lazy summer day to a T. The heavy use of reverb throughout the EP but especially in the song Give It Time (my favorite track on the EP), creates a very relaxed atmosphere. The drums seem to just hang in the background, giving the guitars the forefront, thus making a magical aura. For being such a new band, Hoops definitely have mastered their sound and have phenomenal live shows. Check out their “Hoops on Audiotree Live” compilation on Spotify!
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Ultimate 90s Playlist
By Kayla Fernandez
Happy throwback Thursday! I’ve recently watched the Oasis documentary, Supersonic, and needless to say, it did my head in. Naturally, I had to make a playlist based around the era that is the glorious nineties. While there may be over a hundred songs on this playlist, you’ll find anything from Oasis to 2Pac.
Ultimate 90s Playlist
Disposable Adventures: Catfish and the Bottlemen
Here’s are some of the gatherings from the Catfish and the Bottlemen show at The Wiltern taken by, Kayla Fernandez. Hopefully you enjoy them as much as we did taking them!
September: Music You Need In Your Life
Is it us, or has the year gone by incredibly fast? This year has boasted an abundance of incredible new musicians and material, prompting us to pick out some of our favorites. While there have been several talented artists in recent months, Declan McKenna and Banes World have made such an impression here at Lucid Dreams. Hopefully you give these musicians some love and enjoy them as much as we do.
Read below for more info on the artists.
1. Declan McKenna
Singer/songwriter, Declan McKenna, is a Hertfordshire native, with musical abilities well above his ripe age of 17. You may recognize McKenna’s upbeat indie banger, Brazil, which has amassed to somewhat of a summer anthem due to an incredible amount of radio play. More recently, Declan released a new single titled, Isombard, which touches on US law and order during the age of the #blacklivesmovement. It is refreshing seeing young artists, such as Declan McKenna, who aren’t afraid to speak about today’s issues. Not only do his songs reveal poignant messages, but they are blissfully accompanied by lively composition. Isombard, for us particularly, has subtle Wes Anderson film vibes brought to you by a welcomed ping pong match between keys ands guitar. Being a musician is hard enough, but McKenna, who mind you is ONLY 17, has the extraordinary capability to relay a story along with seamless sounds. If we haven’t convinced you enough already to listen to this guy, give him the old follow on Twitter; his humor alone, will make you a fan!
Make sure to catch him on tour !
2. Banes World
Shane Blanchard, rather known as, Banes World, hails from Long Beach, California. Anyone who is a sucker for soft hazy tunes to accompany woeful nights, is bound to be smitten by Shane’s music; he epitomizes the essence of dreamy synth. A personal fave of ours is Valentine’s Curse, but we would highly recommend you start off with Still Lovely and float through the rest of his discography.With his uniquely composed synth pop tunes, there isn’t anyone in the game quite like Banes World. What makes the wistful songs even better are the endearing lyrics, and their notion to pull you in with a faint whisper. If you’re anything like us, and have a soft spot for the hopeless romantics, you most likely will find solace in his song, Gorgeous, in which he collaborated with artist,Temporex. In terms of similar sound, it is like if Mac Demarco and Blood Orange had procreated, and he was their infamous love child. We COULD NOT go this whole post without being a little punny and also summing up how we feel about Blanchard, so here it is folks, “BANE’S WORLD. PARTY ON. EXCELLENT!”
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Dreamy Tunes Playlist // August 2016
Last month and this month I’ve been finding myself listening to music that is very mellow and dream like. The type of music where you lay in your bedroom in the dark for hours. I enjoy listening to this playlist when I want to wind down after a long day. There are some newer artists in the mix like Porches, Banes World and Twin Cabins. Also some older bands such as Tame Impala, Phoenix and Neon Indian. I hope you enjoy this playlist as much as I did making this! Hopefully you will discover a new artist in this playlist and check them out.
-Kayla
Film Adventures : Governors Ball / New York
It’s been about over a month since we last posted on here. With hectic things going on in our life we finally had a chance to develop our film rolls! Spending a week in New York was an absolute pleasure. Enjoy our pictures!
Sadly on day 2 of Governors Ball a huge rainstorm rolled in and day 3 was cancelled.
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