Premiere: Magic Bronson, ‘Run Run’
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With a new EP on the way in April, the L.A. duo of Michael Nicastro and Matthew Lieberman unveil a bouncy new single.
Ears Wide Open: Boigirl
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Post-hardcore quartet Boigirl debuts with two muscular singles, the second of which addresses gender identity issues head-on. “Claim your individuality,” urges the band’s transgender singer.
Ears Wide Open: Justus Proffit
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The L.A. singer-songwriter’s EP “Magic” is a collection of miserablist, fuzzy punk-rock. No need to feel down, dude. Really.
Stream: Matt Kivel, ‘Violets’
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Why are we drawn to stories of true crime? Are we all a bit depraved perhaps? Pondering this, L.A. songwriter Matt Kivel wrote a song inspired by a murder documentary. His new album “Janus” is out Feb. 5.
Ears Wide Open: The Bash Dogs
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The Orange County trio’s muscular classic rock is on display on “The Bash Dogs EP,” which they celebrate tonight with a show at the Constellation Room.
Ears Wide Open: The Nova Darlings
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The L.A. quintet’s Americana-tinted indie-rock is sharp musically and lyrically. It might not be around as long as “Styrofoam,” but it’s a start.
Stream: Dear Boy, ‘Local Roses’
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The single from Dear Boy, their first new music in over a year, finds the L.A. quartet in a bloom of dreamy vocals and atmospherics.
Stream: Seth Bogart, ‘Forgotten Fantazy’
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Don’t call him Hunx anymore, the former punk has glammed up his look, thinned out his mustache, bought a rubber suit and reinvented himself as … himself, Seth Bogart. His new album is out Feb 19.
Ears Wide Open: Post Life
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The raw, DIY anthems on the Los Angeles quartet’s album “Living Can Wait” call for being resolute and confident in the face of adversity. Rock out accordingly.
Bands to Watch 2016: 16 artists (and then some) for the new year
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Counting some holdovers from last year’s list, here is Buzz Bands LA’s 16 Bands to Watch for 2016 — and 16 more besides them to keep an eye on.
