Multi-Weekly Wrap Up 08.16.23

To make up for Bored In Pittsburgh’s inactivity over the past several weeks–which were spent traveling around PA, NY, and NJ in rental cars due to my 20 year-old Civic deciding to die–here’s an extra long look at some local music that hit the spot recently:

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Forestry Division – Townhouse

The band formerly known as Andre Costello and the Cool Minors lays down a slow-burning groove rendered psychedelic by subtle auto-tune tweaks.

Grimey Grimez – Mash (prod. prodigykrock)

Bars delivered in an authoritative baritone and backed by menacing string and keyboard flourishes.

Mailbox Office – Cloud Ring Smoke

Encircling melodic swirls punctuated by jaunty sprays on the good old harmonica.

Bri Dominique – All I Need

Contemplative bedroom ambivalence–full of faded tones and chattering percussion–set to a dreamy, sashaying cadence.

House & Hawk – Only You Know How I Feel

A chipper, synth-led track that gestures toward sugary dance floor euphoria while keeping itself just the slightest bit restrained.

Jala Soul The Rap Genie – Spit Ya Game

A mixtape-opening uppercut that gathers force and momentum as it goes; find yourself in its path, and you’ll be spitting teeth.

Gaadge – Mundys Corner

Blurry, guitar-streaked melancholy titled after a census designated place whose name always catches my eye when I drive past it on 22.

Yokai Jem – Red Gyarados

You want a gentle bossa nova serenade that centers on a serpent from a classic Pokemon game? You got a gentle bossa nova serenade that centers on a serpent from a classic Pokemon game.