L.A. quartet King Washington played it straight ahead on its 2012 debut “The Gears,” a statement that whether engaged in blues-rock, Americana or classic pop, singer-guitarist Tyson Kelly and crew knew their craft. Kelly, along with George Krikes, Billy Lee and Lucas Ventura, already have a follow-up album ready. “The Overload,” due Aug. 27, is […]
Hello, Echo Park Rising, we had a feeling it’d be like this: The Icarus Line closed out the proceedings Saturday on the Buzz Bands LA / White Iris Records stage inside Taix restaurant with a chandelier-rattling performance of songs from their new album “Slave Vows.” They were preceded by an eight-pack of stellar performances from […]
Thought we were going to end our first night of Echo Park Rising on a nice note? Think again. Buzz Bands LA is happy to announce the Icarus Line as the latest addition to the Taix Champagne Room stage co-presented by White Iris Records. As our closing act for Saturday night, Joe Cardamone and crew will […]
Although yOya’s strengths are crafting upbeat songs radiating warmth and kindness, each single they’re released in anticipation of their forthcoming “Go North” EP is bolder than the last. To follow up the dulcet tones of “I’ll be the Fire,” yOya’s new track “King of Nothing” simply soars with its immaculate harmonies and supreme balance of […]
Happy Memorial Day, y’all… ‣ UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival continues today with Ziggy Marley, Barrington Levy, Mr. Vegas, Marcia Griffiths, Kes the Band and more at UCLA Intramural Field. ‣ This week’s It’s a School Night installment at Bardot features Mystery Skulls, Mars Argo, Gothic Tropic and Emika. ‣ And your local residencies on this […]
Happy Tuesday: ‣ His Purple Majesty, Prince, and 3rd Eye Girl play Grove of Anaheim. ‣ Kurt Vile & the Violators stops by the Echoplex in support of his latest album “Wakin on a Pretty Daze.” [That’s Vile’s video for “Never Run Away” above.] San Francisco’s the Fresh & Onlys and New York’s Steve Gunn round […]
yOya, the L.A. duo comprised of Alex Pfender and Noah Dietterich that concocts songs boasting sweet soaring harmonies and stimulating electro-pop beats, has left us smitten again with the latest single off their forthcoming EP “Go North.” Following up last year’s “Nothing to Die” album, songs like “I’ll Be the Fire” showcase the duo’s feel-good […]
Brokechella, the one-day music and arts event that bills itself as “A Fest for the Rest of Us,” returns to downtown L.A. on Saturday with three stages of music, as well as a potpourri of activities including installations, a photo booth, food trucks and assorted vendors. The music offerings are highlighted by a host of […]
We’re not big fans of lyric videos, but we will make an exception for yOya, a band we love to hear but hate to spell. The Oregon-bred, USC-educated duo of Alex Pfender and Noah Dietterich emerged last year with their giddy “Nothing to Die” album, pop that was as fun as it was smart. “Come […]
The Buzz Bands LA crew is still in Austin due to a late flight out, but the excellent post-SXSW shows in L.A. start tonight: ‣ The Temper Trap‘s first post-SXSW show happens at the El Rey Theatre tonight as they continue to tour in support of their forthcoming self-titled album (out June 5 on Glassnote […]
