Wages’ cinematic art-rock began as a collaboration between East Coasters Nick Campbell and James DeDakis and, after establishing L.A. as a home base, grew to include bassist Dustin Robles. After releasing the at-moments-devastating EP “Shady Chamber” in 2013, the band set to work on a full-length, only to shelve it in favor of some “new […]
A crazy, busy Thursday night: ‣ The Neighbourhood headline the Greek Theatre, supported by Danny Brown and White Arrows. ‣ The forecast calls for an ideal night for indie-rock at the beach – Cayucas and PAPA rock the free Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier. ‣ The free Made in L.A. Series at […]
Incoming: Erik Hassle, Mötley Crüe, Lady Gaga, Martha Wainwright, Twin Atlantic, Nico Vega, Goo Goo Dolls, Kawehi, Cymbals, Triple Dippers, Honey County, Gold Star, OK Go, Man or Astro-Man, Nightmare and the Cat, Tori Amos, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Kaneholler, Hot Karate, The Crookes, White Lung, the Frights, A Place to Be, A Million Billon Dying Suns, […]
There may have been 202 local albums released this year (yes, 202), but sometimes you can’t get have a successful finale without putting out a little teaser first. EPs are often overlooked when making year-end lists, but we at BBLA HQ believe the preview is just as important as the finished product. Short releases are […]
Science, meet art. Science and art, meet music. The video for Wages’ song “Pull Through” sprouted from songwriter Nick Campbell’s involvement with HATCH, a community of cross-discipline creatives who foster education and collaboration. “Pull Through’s” colorful, inky tale was part of the HATCH 10 installation, filmed by Yarrow Kraner along with Sean McDonald, Andy George, […]
Wow, Pomona, aren’t you the center of the universe … ‣ How to Destroy Angels, Trent Reznor’s new project with Atticus Ross, Rob Sheridan and Mariqueen Reznor, alights at the Fox Theater in Pomona for a Coachella warm-up show that features extravagant visuals by Sheridan. That’s the video for “How Long?,” above, from HTDA’s debut […]
A super Saturday for shows: ‣ The legendary Ian Hunter is 73, but the Mott the Hoople main man sounds every bit the impetuous youth on his brawny new album “When I’m President.” Ian Hunter & the Rant Band visit the El Rey Theatre tonight. His live setlists have included new material and catalog gems, […]
Between holiday parties, shopping and anxiety attacks over the looming 12-12-12, here are tonight’s shows: ‣ Graham Parker & the Rumour, reunited after three decades (and even with a bit playing themselves in the upcoming film “This Is 40”) haedline the Roxy Theatre. ‣ John Cale visits the El Rey Theatre behind last month’s release […]
Buzz Bands LA welcomes Wages, Fairbanks and Christopher Hawley to its SecondTuesday songwriter night at Lot 1 Cafe on Dec. 11. Wages started as a collaboration between Nick Campbell and James DeDakis, with Campbell currently fronting the L.A. version of the band while DeDakis remains on the East Coast. Wages’ forthcoming EP “Shady Chamber” is […]
So the bullet points tell us that Nick Campbell and James DeDakis have piled up a lot of miles (and some substantial credits) en route to Los Angeles. The duo, who make music as Wages, have been part of widely respected acts such as Arizona, Fan Modine and Lovett. Wages’ forthcoming EP “Shady Chamber” was […]
