[After crashing hard the night before and leaving some major blogging for morning time, it took a while for my body to focus on anything else besides its aches. But the BBLA staff knew there was bound to be some more gems with swoon-worthy talent only midway into South by Southwest.] @Seraphina_L on Thursday at […]
[Wednesday’s gallivanting around Austin involved a jam-packed schedule, including Buzz Bands LA’s own South by Southwest “Dear Austin, Love L.A.” day party. There were almost twice as many people out on the streets, but there were also twice as many shows to catch  – and that’s saying a lot when you consider how busy Tuesday […]
[With the Buzz Bands LA staff hitting the ground running after a not-so-pleasant red-eye flight, flyers were obligatorily plastered and distributed – but some of the free South by Southwest swag made us feel a little better. Plus, there was just so much to see already on our first day. Jet lag not a valid […]
Tuesday’s touts: ‣ Alicia Keys swings by the Staples Center in support of her latest album, “Girl On Fire.” ‣ It’s a European indie electro invasion as CHVRCHES, MØ and Isaac Delusion all team up at the Echo. Thats Isaac Delusion’s video for “Transistors” above. ‣ Over at the Satellite, Broken Anchor headlines with support from […]
Sunday things: ‣ Green Day headlines the Fox Theater in Pomona in support of their trilogy series “¡Uno!,¡Dos! and ¡Tré!” ‣ The Echo hosts its annual Aussie BBQ with Australian bands Faker, Blackchords, Jack Carty, Trouble With Templeton, the Beards, Georgia Fair, the Falls, Bearhug and Giner & the Ghost. ‣ Downstairs at the Echoplex, […]
L.A. roots-rock band Son Ark first perked our ears up with “Going to the Woods,” and now we finally hear a new track from the sextet’s forthcoming album “The Land of Smoke.” The first single again showcases Son Ark’s crisp harmonies, but the structure of “Clementine” has a beautiful arch that may excite listeners for […]
If you’re a straight-up psych-rock fan who shuns frills, then L.A.’s Heavy Glow may be right up your alley. Following up their debut “Midnight Moan,” Jared Mullins, Joe Brooks and Michael Amster continue to infuse blues-heavy guitar riffs into songs that are heavy on the swagger and grit, like their 7-inch B-side “Headhunter.” The untitled sophomore […]
Garage-punk fans will tell you they’ve been fans of Audacity for a while, and the rest of L.A. is also quickly taking note of their rambunctiousness. The Fullerton-bred four-piece has been nurtured by O.C.’s garage-toting label for Burger Records in the past, which indicates they have the brawling energy and pop melodies to make anyone […]
Tuesday things: ‣ Amanda Palmer & the Grand Theft Orchestra headline the Echoplex in support of her latest album “Theatre is Evil.” That’s Palmer’s video for “The Bed Song” above. ‣ It’s an eclectic L.A. lineup upstairs at the Echo with eccentric singer-songwriter Dorian Wood, local music collective Killsonic and live contemporary dance and animation group […]
Here’s a feel-good clip for your Monday. If you’re wondering who’s responsible for those warm accompanying vocals, remember the name Fetsum. A global artist by any definition, Fetsum’s sound combines soul, folk and reggae. The son of Eritrean revolutionaries during the country’s 30-year War Of Independence, Fetsum was born in Egypt but grew up in […]
