Sunday things: ‣ Austin’s Shearwater, the band which features Okkervil River’s Jonathan Meiburg, brings their psychedelic folk rock to the Echo in support of their latest album “Animal Joy.” [That’s their video above for the “You As You Were.”] Fellow Sub Pop label mates and Aussies Husky will support. Hardly Art artist Gold Leaves opens […]
Any fan of legendary 1970s psychedelic cartoon “The Point” will appreciate AM‘s first offering from his forthcoming album. The L.A. singer-songwriter adds his own brushstrokes to the Harry Nilsson classic, “Me and My Arrow,” with his signature beat-driven folk – and speeds it up just a tad for a modern flourish. AM’s soaring falsetto is […]
Frequent Echo Park visitors may recognize the settings for the new Rainbow Jackson music video. In the Justin Bell-shot clip for “Rings” off of the band’s recently released “Rippin’ Off the Rails” EP, you get a glimpse into its real-life abode as well as the neighborhood record store Origami Vinyl. The only thing is, most […]
If you didn’t fall deeply in love with Australia’s Tame Impala when the psych-rock quartet released 2010’s remarkable “Innerspeaker,” then the new, heavily Beatles-influenced tune the quartet is passing around the Internet will no doubt pull you in to a deep undertow of reverbed riffs and melodies. New fans need not underestimate the impenetrable yet […]
The Blank Tapes describe their sound as “beach party,” and who are we to throw sand in their faces when the San Francisco quartet led by Matt Adams are providing sunny tunes such as their new 7-inch single “I’m Back” (out now on 20 Sided Records). Currently fleshing out the live band with Pearl Charles, […]
“You Are All I See,” the debut album from Active Child was a BBLA favorite and a success for L.A.’s Pat Grossi. Now that his national tour in support of the record has wrapped up, Grossi’s next step takes him back in to the studio for a follow-up. The sophomore effort is slated for a […]
Sunday selections: ‣ Hey, didn’t they just break up? Chief, reunited, plays Three of Clubs. ‣ Funeral Club heads Grand Ole Echo (5:00 P.M.) at the Echo with Rick Shea and the Hi-Ho’s. ‣ Downstairs at the Echoplex, Boots Electric, The Silent Comedy and Half/Blood all come together for Rock Your Shins Off which will […]
L.A.’s Poolside isn’t asking you to do anything but join them by the poolside, and why wouldn’t you? As the holiday weekend continues and summer heat begins to rise, splashing around with friends seems like the only way to cool down. The duo comprised of Jeffery Paradise and Filip Nikolic not only understand the […]
For the first minute or so, the Houmam Abdallah-directed music video for Beirut‘s “The Rip Tide” features a ship gliding languorously, moving along to the rhythm of the one of the best tracks off Beirut’s album from 2011. But then just a little before the 3:00 mark, inky clouds descend to serve as a surreal […]
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Jeff Morisano, aka Kissed Her Little Sister. His self-released album “High & Low” was a refreshing twist on indie rock and hip-hop with Inspector Gadget-influenced tunes like “Cocaine.” After lying low, he’s finally released a follow-up album, “Sailor,” which is also offered as a free download in […]
