Bell Gardens‘ vivid compositions on their latest album “Slow Dawns for Lost Conclusions” have found a place in BBLA’s collection next to other cinematic albums by artists such as Kan Wakan, Seven Saturdays and more. So it isn’t surprising to see that their video for “Take Us Away” – one of the first demos band […]
With an R&B swagger incorporated into their sound since the beginning, The Neighbourhood has recently been able to ease themselves into the hip-hop world by teaming up with artists such as Danny Brown, Raury and Casey Veggies. The quintet goes for another collaboration with rapper French Montana on their new single “#icanteven,” a track inspired […]
“Just don’t freak out,” the Lonely Wild sings as they trade in tears for holiday cheer albeit the effort doesn’t last for long. The John Lange video doesn’t stick with the sugar coating to portray the peppermint and cinnamon-filled season. Instead, there are two stories here, one that is internal and the other that is […]
Happy pre-turkey Monday: ‣ Mega-pop star Justin Timberlake headlines the Forum. ‣ Minus the Bear, who recently released their latest album “Love Loves” on Dangerbird, plays the Troubadour with Plague Vendor as support. ‣ Common stops by the House of Blues on Sunset Strip. Jay Electronica opens. ‣ Grunge rap artist Jez Dior celebrates the […]
Happy Sunday: ‣ Brooklyn’s Matthew Houck aka Phosphorescent plays a sold-out show at the Park Plaza Hotel. That’s Phosphorescent’s video for “Ride On / Right On” above. ‣ Ultimate Breaks and Beats happens at the Echoplex where Biz Markie, Peanut Butter Wolf, J.rocc and Break Beat Lou all spin vinyl 45 DJ sets with special […]
Saturday selections: ‣ FKA Twigs headlines the second of two sold-out nights at the Regent Theater downtown L.A. Boots supports. ‣ Not from from the Regent, The Head and the Heart and Los Colognes team up at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. [That’s the Head and the Heart’s video for “Let’s Be Still” above.] ‣ […]
Yumi Zouma is another one of those bands that came together without actually coming together until it was time to perform and tour with acts like Lorde. Charlie Ryder and Josh Burgess (who now work in NY) met up with fellow Kiwi Kim Pflaum (and some ideas for songs) via Dropbox for the most part. […]
Although 20-year-old Londoner Ella Eyre isn’t a household name yet in the U.S., her massive online following might lead to you think it’s only a matter of time. With Adele is taking some well-deserved time off, there might be an opening for a new, powerful female voice in the modern soul-pop world, and on fierce […]
For two decades and nine albums, Gruff Rhys had captained the good ship Super Furry Animals, the whimsical Welsh provocateurs, as well as engaged in sonic explorations (pun intended) of his own. His new project, “American Interiors,” began with his discovery that he is a descendent of Welsh explorer John Evans, who in the 1790s […]
Happy Saturday: ‣ The Presets headline the Regent Theatre downtown L.A. as the final date of the Check Yo Ponytail Tour. Also on the bill: Le1F, Antwon, Chela and Frankie Chan. That’s the Presets’ video for “No Fun” above. ‣ The Psychedelic Furs take on the Fonda Theatre with support from the Lemonheads and Royston […]
