L.A. rockers Aloud flex their muscle (again) on “The Comeback Kid,” the first single from their forthcoming full-length, “Apollo 6.” The album arrives in the spring; Aloud plays Friday night at the Goldfish.
Moreno Valley quartet Archer Oh craft throwback rock ’n’ roll notable not just for its urgency and energy but for intensely visceral lyrics. Their full-length, “Gradients,” comes out Nov. 17; they headline the Glass House Dec. 9.
Ceci Bastida’s new single, “No Tengas Miedo” (Don’t Be Afraid), is an intoxicating affirmation of strength — and of a bond that won’t break. She’ll release a full-length in the new year.
Our Dept. of Rock checks in with three new singles of varying styles: Check out the latest from Plague Vendor, the Brevet and Widows Gold …
Julian Ducatenzeiler (Mystic Braves) today pulls back the curtain on his solo project, Jules Duke. With his debut single, “Toast,” Duke forays into synth-driven dance music — his respite from a world seemingly gone mad. Maybe civility can be found on the dance floor?
L.A. shoegazers Shaki Tavi will release their self-titled album on Friday. It stings, it soothes and ultimately it satisfies.
L.A. duo Mirrorball return with “Tinsel for a Tear,” a wistful song that reckons with changes internal and external. Made with producer Chris Coady, it’s the first single from a forthcoming EP.
Steven van Betten (of Fell Runner) steps out on his solo debut, “Friends & Family,” due next year. The first single “I Didn’t Mean to Do That” muses on past mistakes, and how they’re viewed over time.
New sounds from Low Hum, Pioneer 11 (in collaboration with Darkside’s Dave Harrington) and Cuffed Up to kick off the week …
Holly Blair’s sadly beautiful debut, “See This Through,” explores the undercurrents of love, and its seemingly inevitable end. It’s the first original from the singer-songwriter who is working with Tim Carr (Perfume Genius, Fell Runner).
