It’s been a substantial year for Jamestown Revival. The L.A.-via-Texas folk duo, made up of Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, released their full-length debut album, “Utah,” earlier this year to much acclaim and now they’ve inked a deal with Republic Records. The new partnership has spawned the digital re-release of “Utah,” allowing the band to […]
There’s something about Canadian rockers Alvvays that makes us sentimental for summer. Perhaps it’s their cool surf-rock style, effortlessly blended with an indie-pop rock sound. Alvvays’ self-titled album, which was produced by Chad VanGaalen and released on Polyvinyl earlier this year, has already garnered major buzz, and songs like “Archie, Marry Me†showcase Molly Rankin’s […]
‣ Danish producer/multi-instrumentalist Trentemøller brings his full-band show to the Fonda Theatre in support of his latest album “Lost Reworks.” T.O.M. & His Computer support. Above, the video for “Deceive,” which features Sune Rose Wagner from the Raveonettes. ‣ The West Coast Feast III brings Too $hort, DJ Quik, Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound to Club […]
Bell Gardens‘ vivid compositions on their latest album “Slow Dawns for Lost Conclusions” have found a place in BBLA’s collection next to other cinematic albums by artists such as Kan Wakan, Seven Saturdays and more. So it isn’t surprising to see that their video for “Take Us Away” – one of the first demos band […]
L.A. singer-songwriter Jesse Glick debuted his Guardian Ghost project early this year, weaving tales of heartache in compositions built from twinkling guitars, yearning vocals and ambient orchestration. It’s powerfully cinematic, and no wonder Guardian Ghost’s music is already starting to find its way into film. Director Alexander Patsos melds the band and actress Katia Winter […]
Tuesday’s shows: ‣ Peter Hook & the Light perform New Order’s third and fourth albums, “Low Life†and “Brotherhood,†at the Roxy Theatre, with an opening set of Joy Division (“Unknown Pleasures” and “Closer”) material. El Ten Eleven supports. ‣ Swedish soul singer Erik Hassle teams up with L.A.’s explosive Conway at Pop Shop West […]
“Just don’t freak out,” the Lonely Wild sings as they trade in tears for holiday cheer albeit the effort doesn’t last for long. The John Lange video doesn’t stick with the sugar coating to portray the peppermint and cinnamon-filled season. Instead, there are two stories here, one that is internal and the other that is […]
Incoming: Justin Timberlake, Fleetwood Mac, OFF!, Minus the Bear, Common, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Chris Isaak, A$ap Mob, Jez Dior, Wartime Recitals, Bob Dorough, The Diamond Light, Dorothy, Dreaming Bull, Mirel Wagner, Riff Raff, L.A. Witch, Peter Hook & the Light, Netsky and Kove, Mr. Little Jeans, Erik Hassle, Mr. Gnome, PrincessFrank, Tien, Vandelay, Foxing, […]
Happy Sunday: ‣ Brooklyn’s Matthew Houck aka Phosphorescent plays a sold-out show at the Park Plaza Hotel. That’s Phosphorescent’s video for “Ride On / Right On” above. ‣ Ultimate Breaks and Beats happens at the Echoplex where Biz Markie, Peanut Butter Wolf, J.rocc and Break Beat Lou all spin vinyl 45 DJ sets with special […]
Saturday selections: ‣ FKA Twigs headlines the second of two sold-out nights at the Regent Theater downtown L.A. Boots supports. ‣ Not from from the Regent, The Head and the Heart and Los Colognes team up at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. [That’s the Head and the Heart’s video for “Let’s Be Still” above.] ‣ […]
