Video premiere: Adam Bravin, ‘Natalie’
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After years as one of Los Angeles’ best-known DJs and as a principal in the post-punk band She Wants Revenge, Adam Bravin has unveiled his first solo single.
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Popular With Us 2019: Buzz Bands LA’s Favorite Videos of the Year
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From Moses Sumney’s tour de force, to appearances by David Lynch (Flying Lotus) and Danny Trejo (Nick Waterhouse), to engrossing narratives by the likes of TRISHES, Rainstorm Brother, Butch Bastard and TV Heads, here are Buzz Bands LA’s favorite videos of the year. Come for the artistry, stay for the puppet orgasm.
New Year’s Eve in L.A.: Top picks for the best ways to ring in 2020
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Here are some suggestions for how to ring in the new year — from dance nights to special events to concerts to family-friendly gatherings.
Interview: Nostalghia, on bouncing back, activism and letting loose her ‘Wicked Woman’
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Returning after taking a financial hit in the Pledge Music fiasco, Nostalghia has released a wickedly dark new EP. In the Buzz Bands LA interview, the singer-songwriter talks activism, hypnotherapy, unconditional love and “long talks with my shadow.”
Ears Wide Open: Pluralone (Josh Klinghoffer)
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On Friday, Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dot Hacker) releases “To Be One With You,” his first album under his solo =moniker Pluralone.
Stream: Beck, ‘Everlasting Nothing’
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Beck’s 14th album, “Hyperspace,” arrives Nov. 22. The Dev Hynes-directed video for “Uneventful Days”/“Hyperlife” features some star turns, and the harmonies on album closer “Everlasting Nothing” are pretty astral, too.
Bauhaus rises again in memorable turn at the Palladium
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Goth icons Bauhaus did not disappoint Sunday night at the Palladium, mixing favorites and seldom-performed nuggets from their catalog for a rapacious crowd.
Psychedelic Furs, James spread good vibes at the Greek Theatre
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When the Psychedelic Furs/James joint tour wound up its run Wednesday night at the Greek Theatre, there were heaping helpings of nostalgia served up by charismatic frontmen.
Video premiere: Piel, ‘Gift of Matter’
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Mysterious things happen in the desert (don’t they always?) in Piel’s new video for “Gift of Matter,” the latest glitchy, shoegazey gem from the L.A. duo.
Video: Jason Nutter & Jesika von Rabbit, ‘Joshua Tree’
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Jason Nutter and Jesika von Rabbit collaborate in a willowy new video exploring the depths of the High Desert for their new song, “Joshua Tree.” It’s directed by Jessica Janos.
