“Be Still,” the debut EP from L.A. duo Hey, King!, sounds perfectly titled for the COVID-19 lockdown, but emotionally it is anything but static. In today’s QUARANTUNES, Natalie London and Taylor Plecity talk about missing arcade games and touring, while sharing a playlist of golden old faves.
Matt Costa’s sixth album, “Yellow Coat,” arrives on Friday, a collection of songs that transcend mere misty memories of a breakup. In today’s QUARANTUNES, Costa talks about getting creative visually during the pandemic and shares a playlist of music by friends & influences.
Our big playlist for broad tastes: Hear Deep Sea Diver, Deep Waters, Soft Palms, Shaggy Palms, Youngblood Hawke, Touché Amoré, Aloe Blacc, Finneas, Dreamers, Kevin Morby, St. Panther, Kid Bloom, Tim Heidecker, UNO Stereo & Amindi, Scarypoolparty and more on our weekend mix.
Long Beach duo Soft Palms — Julia Kugel of The Coathangers and husband Scott Montoya — released their dreamy debut album today. In today’s QUARANTUNES, they dream of other things, like playing spies in their next video, a better world and what makes an Ultimate Summer Playlist.
Alejandro Aranda returns Friday with his second full-length as Scarypoolparty, the concept album “Doom Hologram” — and plays a drive-in show in O.C. to celebrate. In today’s QUARANTUNES, he shares how he’s doing during lockdown and a playlist that’ll rock your world.
St. Panther’s new EP “These Days” — like the video for “Highways,” a wild ride — arrives on Friday. In today’s QUARANTUNES, the Irvine singer-songwriter-producer confesses that the grocery store has become her most exciting place and shares a playlist with a “just damn” moment or two.
Music from the Smashing Pumpkins, SWIMM, Nosaj Thing, Clipping, Zella Day, LUNA AURA, Luna Shadows, Lauren Lakis, Kauf, Wait. Think. Fast., Melody Federer. Phem, the Small Calamities and more on Buzz Bands LA’s weekend playlist.
Luna Aura’s transformation to rebel rocker earned an exclamation point with her new single “Honey.” In today’s QUARANTUNES, check out three songs from her upcoming EP, find out why she’s feeling grateful and rock her “Girls Nite In” playlist.
Tunes from Jesse Jo Stark, Deftones, Dan Croll, Death Valley Girls, Saint Motel, Cori Elliott, Rudy de Anda, Cayucas, Magic Bronson, Tyler Boone, the Gooms and more on Buzz Bands LA’s latest playlist.
Dan Croll’s move from the U.K. to L.A. inspires his poignant new album “Grand Plan.” On the eve of its release, the songwriter talks about cabin fever, Reddit rabbit holes and his “Guide to L.A.” in today’s edition of QUARANTUNES.
