Emitt Rhodes: A 43-year journey to where the ‘Rainbow Ends’
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Once dubbed “The One-Man Beatles,” Emitt Rhodes emerges this week with his first album since 1973. Produced by Chris Price, it features a host of A-list guests.
Luxxury: Blake Robin on getting original, and how to ‘Take It Slow’
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Luxxury’s Blake Robin talks about new music, depressing strip clubs, collaborating with Billy Caruso and playing his first show with a full band in three years.
The Record Company: It’s all rock ’n’ roll to them
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How a Wisconsin dairy farmer fell in with two guys in Los Angeles and became roots-rockin’ The Record Company. Frontman Chris Vos on the trio’s four-year climb.
James Supercave: On getting better, and (finally) ‘Better Strange’
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James Supercave’s long-awaited debut album comes out Friday. It was worth the wait, even if, frontman Joaquin Pastor says, “There are still songs on the record that I don’t think got their fair shake.”
Justin Warfield: On She Wants Revenge’s warm welcome back
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People went nuts for She Wants Revenge’s upcoming reunion shows. “It’s a testament to spectacular fans. But it still feels tremendous,” says Justin Warfield.
Anna Bulbrook: On GIRLSCHOOL’s mission of empowerment
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Anna Bulbrook, who fronts the Bulls and plays in the Airborne Toxic Event, discusses the evolution of this weekend’s all-female-fronted festival, and the danger (and necessity) of drawing gender lines.
The Dead Ships: When you check your phone and it’s Coachella calling
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The latest chapter in the dues-paying L.A. garage-rock trio’s underdog story: “Out of nowhere,” the Dead Ships get an invite to play the big festival in Indio.
Omar Velasco: The transition from sideman to ‘Golden Child’
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The longtime sideman for A Fine Frenzy and Jonathan Wilson melds diverse influences and childhood experiences into a cinematic debut album. Buzz Bands LA interviews the artist who’s playing the Bootleg Theater residency in January.
The Black Watch: The quixotic adventures of John Andrew Fredrick
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Critical darlings and cult favorites, The Black Watch on Friday release “Highs & Lows,” their 13th album and second this year. It’s their best yet, bearded children of Echo Park.
Arturo O’Farrill: On making music while Cuba and U.S. made history
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There was a special energy in Havana during the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s sessions for “Cuba: The Conversation Continues.” “I really believe that the historical event created this,” the bandleader says.
