The Dead Ships delivered their much anticipated “Canyon” single back in October, hinting that the trio is heading in a classic rock direction. Never fear, the bluesy garage rock still takes precedence, combining melodic guitars with a pumping tempo and Devlin McCluskey’s signature howl. To match the track, the video takes us on a much-needed […]
The first thing you need to know about the video for Dan Deacon’s new song “Feel the Lighting” is that the upholsterer gets a credit. The second thing you need to know is that the effeminate voice in the track is Deacon himself. The multi-faceted electronic musician has announced that his new album, the self-produced […]
When Repeater resurfaced in 2013 with their “Golden Ships” EP and then again in October to announce their self-titled album, the band had a new lineup and a new sound. Nonetheless, Steve Krolikowski leads the quintet in the right direction again. “Lonely,” a tune to add to your Britpop playlist of songs that aren’t actually […]
Much to anyone’s surprise, something good can come out of Florida – Roadkill Ghost Choir bring smooth Americana to the table with hints of ethereal 1970s soundscapes and the familiar cool romantic tones of local L.A. rockers the Reflections. Roadkill Ghost Choir’s newest video for “Down & Out” was directed by the quintet’s friend Micah […]
Niia, pronounced “Nye-a,” was born Niia Bertino, and grew up as a music nerd, even fronting a jazz trio off-campus from her Catholic school at the age of 13. She sang on Wyclef Jean’s track “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)” at the age of 19, and has been a jazz chanteuse and pianist since, recording covers […]
The back story of Lili Haydn’s new album “Lililand” makes the free-spirited video for the song “My My, Cross the Line” all the more magical. To review: Her first album in six years was made as the singer-songwriter-violinist recovered from the effects of a domestic chemical accident that, among other illnesses, inflicted brain damage. The […]
Father John Misty’s new song “Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)” derives its title, songwriter Josh Tillman says, from the fact that it was the “fourth attempt at arranging and producing the song that did not turn out perversely sentimental. Sentimentality brutalizes emotion. Much like ironic music videos.” Speaking of, Tillman’s new video […]
Incoming: KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Dave Stewart & Friends, Madi Diaz, Sego, Opeth, Augustana, Eric Hutchinson, Kan Wakan, Dear Boy, Eastern Conference Champions, JMSN, James Blake, Andrew Bird, Tune-Yards, the Ataris, Ryn Weaver, Big Search, FMLYBND, Kingdoms, Howie Day, Ryan Adams, Jenny Lewis, Allah-Las, the Icarus Line, Black Belt Karate, Pepper, Gaby Moreno, De Lux, […]
Here’s your Sunday: ‣ It’s your last chance to don gold dust and rock out with the OGs of Fleetwood Mac. The legendary band plays another night at the Honda Center in Anaheim. ‣ Jhene Aiko, SZA, the Internet, Willow Smith and Anderson Paak all team up at Club Nokia for a night of hip […]
It’s funny how the blankest of stares can actually indicate the most elaborate of daydreams. Angel Olsen‘s Rick Alverson-directed clip for her song “Windows” demonstrates exactly this as the singer-songwriter almost seems lost in a vast field and while children smear gunk on her face. In her mind, she is getting dolled up and bring […]
