L.A. electro-pop trio Superhumanoids usher in their second act by titling their sophomore album this way: “Do You Feel OK?” If you don’t take the question for granted, the answer, quite possibly, is no, or at least complicated. And it’s one that the band — Sarah Chernoff, Cameron Parkins and Max St. John — probably asked of […]
Nine months after the release of their full-length debut “Exhibitionists,” L.A. electro-poppers Superhumanoids are exhibiting their icy cool again. The trio of Cameron Parkins, Sarah Chernoff and Max St. John, who churned out a B-sides/remixes collection this spring, unveiled a new single this week, “Come Say Hello.” It features Chernoff’s high-altitude vocals over a valley […]
A fine Friday ahead: ‣ Folk-pop craftsman Matt Pond PA marks the 10-year anniversary of his brilliant album “Emblems” at the Roxy, part of a tour on which he’s playing the whole record. The Lighthouse and the Whaler open. This song from “Emblems” was always our favorite. ‣Â L.A. dream-pop quartet Superhumanoids headline the Echoplex and […]
Incoming: Lykke Li, Coldplay, James Blunt, Phil Beaudreau, Their/They’re/There, Banta, Eliza Rickman, Hozier, King Washington, DevilDriver, Band of Skulls, Nickel Creek, Melpo Mene, Dreamland, Wake Owl, Dead Sara, Gabrielle Aplin, Our Last Summer, Us the Duo, Jenny Lewis, Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel, Black Flag, Ledisi and the Robert Glasper Experiment, Gesaffelstein, Ty Dolla […]
Who:Â Classixx in the Mojave Tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Lots of guests Memorable Because:Â Classixx, one of many L.A. acts playing Coachella this year, brought their friends along to the desert. The Preatures, who were already in attendance because of their main stage set on Friday, joined them on stage for the remix of “Is This […]
A mariachi band at the beginning and confetti at the end – Lord Huron knew how to close out a tour right. The L.A.-based quartet, the vision of Ben Schneider, brought its Western-flavored jams to the Fonda Theatre for two shows over the weekend that turned out to be epic performances. For those who saw […]
Saturday things:Â ‣Â A Cappella sensation Pentatonix headlines the Orpheum Theatre. That’s a video of their cover of Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s “I Need Your Love” above. ‣Â Lord Huron and Superhumanoids play this weekend’s second sold-out show at the Fonda Theatre. ‣Â Local electro-poppers Capital Cities and Scavenger Hunt team up at the Roxy Theatre. ‣Â Jackie […]
So many offerings for your Friday: ‣ It’s Round 2 of the Eagles at the Forum. ‣ Brooklyn punk rockers Parquet Courts hold forth at the Fonda Theatre, supported by White Fence and Destruction Unit. ‣ The Whisky’s 50th anniversary celebration continues with a sold-out show by Buckcherry. ‣ Long-running San Diego indie rockers Pinback […]
Incoming: Eagles, the Crystal Method, John Newman, DWNTWN, Vanaprasta, Criminal Hygiene, James Supercave, Froth, Ominiflux, 3 Doors Down, Janelle Monae, Johnny Rivers, Wild Ones, Falling in Reverse, X, Colin Meloy, Nightmare & the Cat, Bonfire Beach, Connan Mockasin, Unwritten Law, Pepper, Dengue Fever, Maria Taylor, Parquet Courts, Superhumanoids, Pinback, Buckcherry, Harriet Above:Â That’s the video […]
Although Buzz Bands LA spends a lot of energy following local artists, my year-end album list is a general one. (EPs are a different story.) In comparison to last year’s list, 2013’s lineup seems to be dominated by artists from across the pond – with a handful of L.A.-based artists making the cut. Check out my […]
