Curating art from the underground.
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Singer-songwriter Juliet Garrett has created a beautifully-directed music video for her track “Carry On” that is apropos for what is going on in the world presently.
Whether you are in self-quarantine, forced to WFH, battling a cold—or worse, “Carry On” is a necessary respite for the feelings that you might be feeling.
https://leftbankmag.com/2020/03/12/video-premiere-juliet-garrett-carry-on/
F E L I N is a Swedish audiovisual duo consisting of songwriter/ artist Elin Blom and photographer/ director Fredrik Etoall (the “F” in F E L I N).
They’ve worked with the likes of Icona Pop, The Rolling Stones and Adam Lambert, and got on our radar after releasing a sick comic-inspired music video for one of their tracks.
Check it out on our site now x
F E L I N is a Swedish audiovisual duo consisting of songwriter/ artist Elin Blom and photographer/ director Fredrik Etoall (the “F” in F E L I N). They’ve worked with the likes of Icona Pop,…
We’re all about shaking things up on the Left Bank and this time we are headed to space to do it (kidding, we are actually on lockdown due to the coronavirus). Enter Father Space Cadet, an up-and-coming Brooklyn-based DJ (and also Left Bank’s Founder) who occasionally brings along friends for the live show—something being calling ‘Father Space Cadet and Posse.’
Check it on our site now x
We’re all about shaking things up on the Left Bank and this time we are headed to space to do it (kidding, we are actually on lockdown due to the coronavirus). Enter Father Space Cadet, an up…
“The photos are a celebration of personal freedom found in self awareness, featuring a 100% vegan cake that I baked just for the occasion.”
Check it out on our site now x
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and indie electropop artist Linda Gardens is easily one of our favorite up-and-coming artists and we are beyond stoked to share this photo collection of hers today.…
So pleased to share this new tune from up-and-coming band Citrus Maxima.
The Chatham, New York band’s new tune “Falling About” is a Strokes-esque fueled indie rock tune with infectious vocals, urgent guitars, and beating drums that literally pick you up and set you down on a dance floor.
You can hear it now in the link below x
So pleased to share this new tune from up-and-coming band Citrus Maxima. The Chatham, New York band is made up of Luca Rinaldi (guitar/vox), Shawn Majeed (drums), and Wyatt Kirschner (bass). Their …
Giving us a montage of very UK-based imagery, Perspex has made the most fun British music video that I’ve seen in years.
Check it out on the site now x
Giving us a montage of very UK-based imagery, Perspex has made the most fun British music video that I’ve seen in years. Featuring Michael Cable (Vox/Guitar) in a cow-splattered room (that I …
I’m impressed, to say the least. As someone who also loves punk and any return to the ’80’s that I can reasonably allow, Drew Bludd has proven that he can marry two core moments in music’s history without sabotaging the sound.
Check out the single, Rain in My Eyes, on our site now x
Welcome to the wonderful ’80’s my friends with this new synth-driven track from Drew Bludd. The Los Angeles-based musician/producer got his start playing in punk and heavy metal bands i…
Here at Left Bank Magazine International Women’s Day is every day.
There is one month out of the entire year dedicated to women, and while I think we should have more months dedicated, or, you know, the whole year, I’ll instead take to the internet to showcase how much I love being a woman running a sick ass music/art/skate magazine.
Check out our woman power filled playlist below x
There is one month out of the entire year dedicated to women, and while I think we should have more months dedicated, or, you know, the whole year, I’ll instead take to the internet to showca…
Happy Women’s Month everyone on the Left Bank. This month I’m going to try in earnest to feature/profile self-identifying women who are making waves in their artistic spaces (film, fine art, music, writing, etc).
To kick off this 30-day project, we are starting with Tummyache, the indie rock project created by songwriter/producer Soren Bryce.
I first saw Soren Bryce live at a going away show in Brooklyn. I was there to cheer on my friends Animal Show and was beyond astounded at the sheer talent that Bryce has.
From her stage presence to the strength in her vocals, I could tell that Soren Bryce was one to watch. Within a few days of that show, she moved out of New York City (don’t we all?), chopped off her hair, and I thought that was the last I would be seeing her.
Read our spotlight on her now x
Happy Women’s Month everyone on the Left Bank. This month I’m going to try in earnest to feature/profile self-identifying women who are making waves in their artistic spaces (film, fine…
Within the first 30 seconds of the music video for “Little Pamplemousse” you find yourself smiling, or if you’re like, uncontrollably laughing. That’s what Tijuana Panthers does for you: instantly puts you in a good mood.
The Long Beach, CA band has played both local and international stages, wooing audiences (including my mom) with their sun-soaked garage rock and irreplaceable personalities.
Check out their new video now x
Within the first 30 seconds of the music video for “Little Pamplemousse” you find yourself smiling, or if you’re like, uncontrollably laughing. That’s what Tijuana Panthers …
If you’ve been reading Left Bank for a while, you know how much we love Stray Fossa. There must be something in the water in Charlottesville, VA as two of our favorite bands, Inning and Stray Fossa, have been birthed there. I’m telling you, UVA is where it’s at.
Check it out on our site right now x
If you’ve been reading Left Bank for a while, you know how much we love Stray Fossa. There must be something in the water in Charlottesville, VA as two of our favorite bands, Inning and Stray…
Do you remember when Lupe Fiasco’s Kick Push came out? That’s how I feel about this new tune and music video by TaReef KnockOut.
Check it out on our site now x
Do you remember when Lupe Fiasco’s Kick Push came out? That’s how I feel about this new tune and music video by TaReef KnockOut. Fresh in his FAMU sweatshirt, TaReef KnockOut has a smoo…
(Words by Josh Tolentino)
Slowcoaching’s new single “Between the Walls” is an upbeat tune with early indie rock influences that address gender norms.
The Melbourne-based band led by Dean Valentino challenges masculine culture in their chorus, “Grow a pair, be a guy,” a phrase that men often hear when growing up. Valentino addresses these ignorant phrases head on.
Check it out on our site now x
Words by Josh Tolentino Slowcoaching’s new single “Between the Walls” is an upbeat tune with early indie rock influences that address gender norms. The Melbourne-based band led by…
Active in Fukuoka, Japan since 2016, DISCHAAAGEEE makes music influenced by new wave and post-punk, which is so apparent in the new track “Summary.”
It’s literally hard to sit down and write this review because their music is made for dancing.
DISCHAAAGEEE is also known for dancing and shouting in live performances so hopefully we can see them sometime.
Listen on our site now x
Absolutely stoked to share this post-punk meets dance track from DISCHAAAGEEE, Japan’s answer to Talking Heads. Active in Fukuoka, Japan since 2016, DISCHAAAGEEE makes music influenced by new…
Reminiscent of the Kooks, Sweden’s Tribe Friday is the ultimate feel-good band.
Their track “Thank God!” makes me want to jump on my bed with the track on repeat, and really life should always be that easy, right?
Fresh off a world tour, we were able to catch them no doubt mid-sleep for an exclusive interview.
Check the interview out now on our site x
(Photo Credit: Ana Karotkaya)
Reminiscent of the Kooks, Sweden’s Tribe Friday is the ultimate feel-good band. Their track “Thank God!” makes me want to jump on my bed with the track on repeat, and really life …
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Treat yourself to some sinister synthesizer-driven darkwave with this video from Turkish death meets disco band She Past Away.
Volkan Caner (what a name) sings entirely in Turkish but even with a language barrier, you are able to feel the visceral emotion in his lyrics.
Check it out on our site now x
Treat yourself to some sinister synthesizer-driven darkwave with this video from Turkish death meets disco band She Past Away. Featuring grainy footage that is still far from lo-fi, the music video…
Up-and-coming artist Nicotine Black is like a French Barry White in the making with his new tune “Twenty Six.”
Admittedly, we have a french bias (see: our name) but that is wholly beside the point. He sings about being ready to give it all for someone and them having no clue—or being too unavailable to realize it. Which, let’s be honest, we’ve all experienced at some point.
Check it out on our site now x
Up-and-coming artist Nicotine Black is like a French Barry White in the making with his new tune “Twenty Six.” Admittedly, we have a french bias (see: our name) but that is wholly besid…
#endofweekend vibes via @pdvimages x
If you want to start your day off with something that is sweet and soulful, “How She Makes Me Feel” is just the tune to do it. The tune is off their new album Better Days, which you can listen in full on Spotify.
(Or check out the new tune by Mirror Trash on our site now.) x
Happy Friday Left Bankers! If you’re like me, you’ve decided to give up a thing (or two) for Lent and luckily for me I’ve gotten a bad cold just as I’ve started to give up a…
#obsessed with @ameyasrealm. Happy weekend everyone x
Almost weekend vibes brought by @besuro x
Our Editor interviewed the ladies of Climates for our sister site High Street Disco because #diversity in the music industry please and thank you.
Read what they have to say about being women in music, the meaning behind their name, and fighting patriarchy in the industry
https://highstreetdisco.com/2020/02/26/meet-climates-nyc-based-band/
I first heard the new Brooklyn-based band Climates during a showcase at the subterranean venue Berlin (in New York City) a few weeks ago. I couldn’t help but be impressed by Theadora’s …
#LA vaporwave shot by @stevenjay
Monday vibes via @liveroughnoir x
#SundayFunday brought to you by @nutzernamemax @timothy_santa_ana
This art from @jedeyr is giving us all the weekend inspiration we need x
Left Bank had the opportunity to sit down with the London-based photographer, Barry Macdonald.
What happened on a chance digital encounter has opened us up to his world of dynamic and visceral photography—see some of his work and get to know him in the link below x
Left Bank had the opportunity to sit down with the London-based photographer, Barry Macdonald. What happened on a chance digital encounter has opened us up to his world of dynamic and visceral phot…
Lo-fi gods Pastel Waves captures the quintessence of a break-up in the tune “Falling.”
Fueled by slightly sing-song lyrics that rhyme perfectly and a dare-I-say-it hip-hop drum beat, Pastel Waves gives us a simple tune that hits the heartstrings hard.
Hear it on our site now x
Lo-fi gods Pastel Waves captures the quintessence of a break-up in the tune “Falling.” Fueled by slightly sing-song lyrics that rhyme perfectly and a dare-I-say-it hip-hop drum beat, Pa…
Boy Scouts released the music video for their track “Get Well Soon” last summer, and since then they’ve released some other really killer tunes, but this post is about me and my wallowing in self-pity and DayQuil.
The track features angelic vocals from Oakland-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Taylor Vick.
It comes across as a track written specifically for you—or her best friend or lover—and really the beauty of Boy Scouts is that its one and the same.
Tune into our site to watch the video & hear the single now x
In honour of my cold that has taken hold of my entire weekend, I’m dedicating this post to myself. Boy Scouts released the music video for their track “Get Well Soon” last summer,…
The process of growing up and actualizing into the person that you’ve wanted to be is just that, a process, and as a 30-something year old adult who is going back to get my second Masters degree and switch gears a bit, I’m here to say that you don’t have to have all of the answers—literally no one has them and if they do, they paid a really expensive psychic, hypnotist, or therapist.
I can’t offer any of those skills or direction, but what I can give you is a playlist to make the art of growing up a bit more palatable.
Available on the site now x
As an adult, you catch a lot of slack for complaining about doing menial tasks that make you an adult or mentioning in passing how you’re having a hard time ‘growing up.’ You̵…
Icelandic rock band Of Monsters and Men are one of those bands that, when you see them come across your submissions desk, your ears perk up and you give them a listen. The band formed in 2010 and are well, HUGE.
Their new video for “Alligator” features mythological atmosphere and a nod to Thriller-era effects.
Check it out on our site now x
Icelandic rock band Of Monsters and Men are one of those bands that, when you see them come across your submissions desk, your ears perk up and you give them a listen. The band formed in 2010 and a…
Fun fact: Left Bank has a feminist sister site High Street Disco which covers news, entertainment, fiction/poetry, and offsets that by posting exceptionally lowbrow content (see: random Bumble screenshots)
They just published this opinion piece on the coronavirus which is a must-read because, why are people still so damn racist? Read the article below and follow them on their journey xx
https://highstreetdisco.com/2020/02/17/stop-using-the-coronavirus-as-an-excuse-to-be-racist/
In France, the hashtag #JeNeSuisPasUnVirus has spread rapidly to counter racism.
I’ve had more than enough coffee for the day—damn you cold brew, I love you and also feel like I’m on crack cocaine—and this track by Yoni Sheleg is making me feel even more like I’m on an acid trip.
Wanna join the trip? Link below.
I’ve had more than enough coffee for the day—damn you cold brew, I love you and also feel like I’m on crack cocaine—and this track by Yoni Sheleg is making me feel even more like I̵…
Summer of George is my new favorite band—they’ve got neverending summer vibes, guitars that are like a resurgence of Weezer, with angsty vocals reminiscent of Neutral Milk Hotel, and lyrics that make me want to cry.
Check it on our site now x
Summer of George is my new favorite band—they’ve got neverending summer vibes, guitars that are like a resurgence of Weezer, with angsty vocals reminiscent of Neutral Milk Hotel, and lyrics t…
#saturdayskateday vibes courtesy of @thomaslgnr @monspusherman x
"Valentines Day feels like a nice day to put something we love into the world!"
We couldn't agree more with Brooklyn-based Jungle Animals—watch their new music video below.
https://leftbankmag.com/2020/02/14/sounds-x-premiere-jungle-animals-access/
Happy Valentine’s Day my sweet loves on the Left Bank. Do I have a treat for you (see what I did there?). Brooklyn-based indie pop band Jungle Animals have just put out this incredible new vi…
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We at #LeftBank are wishing a happy-would-be-73rd-birthday to the Star Man himself. Love this art by @mitchoconnellart x
A sneak peak into zine 2, ‘Bienvenue,’ ft. interviews with Public Practice, Wrdsmth, Dead Naked Hippies, Calvin Love, The Nude Party, words x our rad lady in charge Kay Potter and Vittoria Benzine, art x Von Ecker, Ottophobia, Carisa Bledsoe, Russell Dreyer, and Anton Vitkovskiy, and so much more // pre-order link below 🖤 10/10 would recommend as the perfect gift for the holidays. #ladyboss #madeinbrooklyn #zine ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://leftbankmag.com/2018/12/06/left-bank-zine-2-is-here/
It's insane how talented he is, we know. This chapter is called we sent Von Ecker to a @violentfemmes show
Remember us when you're big and famous <3 Cancion (p.s. thanks again for the awesome shout out)
We got weird last night. @thefantasticplastics #cmj2015
Baby Acid #pianos #babyacid #noworriesjustshreds
Left Bank is an international print and digital publication that covers underground and primarily undiscovered artists. We take curation seriously and search the globe for the best emerging talent across music, art, literature, skating, and surfing.
We take direct inspiration from the literary and artistic haven of the Left Bank in Paris (circa la génération perdue), and work hard to keep that creative spirit alive.
We are owned by Left Bank Media LLC and work closely with our sister sites, Left Bank College and the creative agency Left Bank Buzz.
