When it was announced last week that a compilation of early-’90s singles by L.A. lo-fi legends Further would be released in September, it was only natural that I would mentally connect the dots with the original players. Further were brothers Darren and Brent Rademaker, Josh Schwartz and Kevin Fitzgerald. Among them, they went on to […]
Here’s your Thursday things: ‣ No idea whether it will include a cameo by Max Payne (can anybody whip up a hologram?), but L.A. noisemeisters and video game music composers HEALTH play a pre-FYF Fest show at the Echo, supported by Tearist. ‣ The Record Company [that’s Chris Vos, pictured at Echo Park Rising] head […]
‣ Buzz Bands LA’s SecondTuesday songwriter night at Lot Cafe features Radical Face, Cerise, Paulie Pesh and Alanna Lin of Fascinoma. Details here. ‣ Deerhunter visits the Wiltern. ‣ Allah hLas’ residency at the Echo continues with Farmer Dave Scher, the Tyde and Tomorrow’s Tulips supporting. ‣ And Wet & Reckless return to the Satellite. […]
Painted Hills, “Painted Hills” (Bird Song/Parasol) – Singer-guitarist Josh Schwartz’s solo project (formerly known as Bolero) splashes down with a well-crafted batch of paisley psych-pop that feels like the soundtrack to the best possible hippie dream. Schwartz, who has played in Beachwood Sparks, Further and the Tyde and has toured with John Cale and the […]
[Birthday cheers go out Sunday to Donovan, and I hope this abbreviated rundown isn’t too late to inform your weekend plans:] Tonight, updated: Here’s where it gets loud – Spectrum, who will be joined by members MGMT, plays Club Underground at the Echo tonight, along with the Entrance Band and Abe Vigoda. … Grand Duchy, […]
