The first single from new electro arrivals TheBlack&TheWhite is nothing if not colorful. On “Future,” collaborators Julio Tavarez and Justin Kaupp meld ’80s influences with contemporary production to create a brisk dancefloor-friendly outing that seems to burst with soft/loud dynamic. The band, which just debuted its live show, promises that more music is on the […]
Last March, when the Neighbourhood were still an unsigned baby band, the Newbury Park-bred quintet released a video for “Sweater Weather,” this blog’s favorite song of 2012 and the the second single off their free “I’m Sorry” EP. The Neighbourhood are still a baby, although now signed and with their debut album “I Love You” […]
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 […]
Anybody who’s hovered over a keyboard or stared at the frets on a guitar can relate to the protagonist in director Johnny Coffeen’s video for “Anxiété,” the new single from Inland Empire quartet Naive Thieves. In fact, Naive Thieves can probably relate the best. The foursome – Levi Audette, Jaron Eldon, Kyle Garcia and Cameron Thorne […]
Day job getting you down? Vent a little with Katherine Pawlak and her bandmates in Sad Robot. In vituperative fashion, “God Damn the Man” unloads on suffocating jobs, insensitive bosses and every other dance we have to do to earn a buck. Stephen Steelman’s video, which features Kristen Renton (Ima on “Sons of Anarchy”), evokes […]
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 […]
Josh Legg is in such a groove he could recruit a singer at karaoke night and make her a star. As Goldroom, the L.A. electro guru utilized the talents of the sultry Chela for last summer’s ascendent hit “Fifteen.” He returns this week with the single “Only You Can Show Me,” letting the synths and […]
Hey Austin, L.A. is coming for you again this year. “Dear Austin, Love L.A,” the annual party thrown by Buzz Bands LA, returns to Opal Divine’s Freehouse on Wednesday, March 13, for a day of music from nine emerging bands. The showcase runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free and all-ages (no […]
No relation to Paul. No relation to Azealia. No relation to Banksy. This Banks is named Jillian, and she’s the latest addition to the roster IAMSOUND Records (IO Echo, Lord Huron). About a month ago, the L.A. native released a bloodletter of a single titled “Before I Ever Met You,” which has attracted tens of […]