NYC Scene Report – Kinlaw, Craig Greenberg, & Two-Man Giant Squid
This week’s NYC Scene Report features Kinlaw making a “HARD CUT,” Craig Greenberg lamenting “She’s Gone and I’m Good for Nothing,” and Two-Man Giant Squid with “Weird Recordings (You’ve Got Some).” * Sometimes a song has a power to it that is undeniable, and that’s the case with Kinlaw’s “HARD CUT.” From the moment the pulsating beat begins it grabs your attention with its mixture of electronica, and industrial music. Then Kinlaw’s vocal delivery – which goes from intense, to poetic, to a combination of both – keeps you hooked, as it’s downright captivating. Explaining the inspiration for “HARD CUT” in a statement, Kinlaw said, “The song is about conditions and extremes. It’s about being fed up. Ultimately, it's a song that’s about aggressively choosing yourself and offering that permission to the listener.” “HARD CUT” is off Kinlaw’s forthcoming LP, gut ccheck (that’s not a typo), which is due out March 21st via Bayonet Records, and you can check out the video right here. * NYC’...
