Although the status of Foxygen‘s existence is unclear at the moment, we do know that members of the psych-rock band have kept busy. We heard the excellent debut “My Friend Fish” from drummer Shaun Fleming, aka Diane Coffee; Jonathan Rado released his “Law and Order” EP in September; and now we hear from Elizabeth Le Fey, […]
Your post-Christmas happenings: ‣ Matthew Sweet brings a night of power-pop rock to the Echo where Jonny Polonsky opens. ‣ L.A.-based electronic producer Dillon Francis headlines a night at the Fonda Theatre. That’s his video above for “Without You” (featuring Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs). The bill also includes Anamanaguchi and LOUDPVCK. Also:Â
Although Buzz Bands LA spends a lot of energy following local artists, my year-end album list is a general one. (EPs are a different story.) In comparison to last year’s list, 2013’s lineup seems to be dominated by artists from across the pond – with a handful of L.A.-based artists making the cut. Check out my […]
There may have been 202 local albums released this year (yes, 202), but sometimes you can’t get have a successful finale without putting out a little teaser first. EPs are often overlooked when making year-end lists, but we at BBLA HQ believe the preview is just as important as the finished product. Short releases are […]
Yuna’s smoky vocals earned her a spotlight in her home country as a singer-songwriter early on, but it wasn’t until Pharrell Williams took her under his wings to produce the seductive anthem “Live Your Life,” that the Malaysian singer began to garner praise her sophisticated delivery. Putting a Southeast Asian spin on pop music, Yuna […]
Nice and slow is Kevin Morby‘s new motto. The bassist for Woods and co-founder of the Babies sets out on a solo endeavor with his debut “Harlem River,” and it’s a velvet-smooth ride. As an homage to New York City, his home for five years until he recently relocated to Los Angeles, the songs that […]
Happy Wednesday: ‣ Banks brings her sensual R&B to the a sold-out Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in support of her “London” EP. That’s her video for “This Is What It Feels Like” above. ‣ The Fonda has a night of pop-rock with the Maine, Anberlin, Lydia and From Indian Lakes. ‣ The Mowgli’s, Hunter Hunted […]
‣ KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas weekend continues with Arcade Fire [that’s their video above for “Afterlife”], Phoenix, the Neighbourhood, Capital Cities, Lorde, Portugal. The Man, Fitz & the Tantrums, Atlas Genius and Bastille, at the Shrine Auditorium ‣ Pehrspace hosts Gurrilla Fest, which has a lineup featuring HOTT MT, Clear Plastic, Dark Furs, Kat Kong, L.A. […]
Bootie LA fanatics may recognize Jason Arnold as ShyBoy, the resident DJ and vocal mashup artist, but they may be surprised by Arnold’s ability to go beyond Top 40 hits and electronic riffs. As ShyBoy, the musician who just released his debut “Water on Mars,” Arnold taps into his musical side that enjoys Nick Drake […]
Brendan Canning‘s solo material is quite different from the complex, sprawling indie rock his main band Broken Social Scene creates. His first debut “Something For All Of Us” was much more delicate, and his sophomore solo album “You Gots 2 Chill” is executed in a similar vein. The only differences here are warm, homey feelings […]
