Here’s your show menu for the last Saturday of 2012: ‣ Father John Misty (pictured above), who made several year-end lists (including this one) with his album “Fear Fun,” headlines the El Rey Theatre. Fellow L.A band Icy Demons supports. ‣ Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson shows fans she’s still got it with a show […]
By Seraphina Lotkhamnga It’s been a great year of music. My ears have had such a good year that the task of selecting my top albums has never been harder. Perhaps it’s because I’ve whittled down my usual list of 25 albums to 20 this year. Some artists on this list made their L.A. debuts […]
As Mercury Prize nominee Jessie Ware walked onto Bootleg Theater stage during the opening measures of “Devotion,” she was greeted by an overwhelming sense of glee. No shock there – Ware’s L.A. debut was a highly anticipated show. What was pleasantly surprising, however, was how Ware’s personality shone throughout the evening. “Nice to see you […]
By Seraphina Lotkhamnga There is no doubt that L.A. bands had a fruitful 2012. Not only did Buzz Bands LA taste-test more than 140 local albums [our list is coming Friday], we had more than plenty to choose from when it came to EPs. Normally, I would stick to top albums and top songs for […]
Mercury Prize nominee Jessie Ware‘s vocals may been most familiar with music fans through SBTRKT’s records, but a handful of singles on her own have her poised to become an international breakout star. Her soulful sound with dark yet seductive elements suggest she’s the Sade for today’s generation. Ware’s vocals take the spotlight in tracks […]
It’s been three years since Gliss released “Devotion Implosion,” so it’s understandable for connoisseurs of local shoegaze to be anxiously awaiting the arrival of the trio’s forthcoming record “Langsom Dans.” Slated for a Jan. 22 release via Modern Outsider, it can already be said the new material is a sophisticated foray into noisy romance. Gliss’ […]
The Ellen Frances-directed video for the Reflections’ second single, “Disconnected,” reminds us all too much of the zoning out many people do while traveling during the holidays. Its kaleidoscopic focus on subway tunnels is like a zany limbo between zombie-like autopilot and alertness upon destination. Like the clip, the song itself is riveting but wonky […]
Don’t let the name fool you. Asian She’s members don’t consist of any females nor does the band consist of anyone with Asian ancestry. And before you jump the gun, there’s also no kabuki imagery going on here. However, Noah and Lebenzon and Thomas Froggatt do create a refreshing sound with ominous twists and turns […]
It’s not surprising to hear that members of pop quartet Montë Mar have been busy on tour with other bands (Bill Zimmerman played keys with America and Kyle Crane has been drumming with Everest). But even with their hectic schedules as in-demand musicians, the band has been working together to release songs, one at a […]
Sitting on the cusp of mainstream pop is Jhameel, a multi-instrumentalist who has not only released his second album, “The Human Condition,” but also steadily gained popularity on YouTube and the Hype Machine from his two series “Waves” and “Are You Free,” in which he released a new single every week (with “drunk” covers included). […]
