Los Angeles —“I love another and thus I hate myself” and everything stops. The repetition of that one moving line rips the listener out of reality and into FKA Twigs debut album, LP1. The gothic harmonies and heart pounding beats on “Preface” are the beginning of a piece of art too mesmerizing to be anything
Los Angeles – There are bands meant to record in the studio and there are those who thrive in front of a live audience. White Arrows has catchy jams with introspective lyrics and sexy electronics that tease the senses with visions of kaleidoscopic swirls, but when they step foot on a stage they are animalistic and
Los Angeles — Mozart truly did have a talented sister, and it was a talent widely unknown. Like the forgotten Mozart, Mozart’s Sister (aka Caila Thompson Hannant) bursts into diva moments as though she has something to prove and if that was her intention, than she has certainly succeeded. In a world where an array
Los Angeles — White Fence’s distinctly warped sound was just what was needed to get a crowd of hipsters’ heads bobbing. Tim Presley and his crew were like something out of the mod era, but rolled around in the dirt. They walked onto the stage with disheveled mop tops and managed to envelop the crowd
Los Angeles — Although the Lower 48 have only three members, their collective sound is bigger than most five-piece bands. After relocating to Portland, Sarah Parson, Ben Braden, and Nick Talk have reached a level of style that is endearing, memorable, and will force any listener to get up off their feet and bop to
Los Angeles – What a debut! Alvvays’ self-titled record is a 9-track, lo-fi haze that is perfect for a joyride down the coastline. The strong and sentimental indie-pop has fanciful guitar breakdowns and vocals from lead singer Molly Rankin that are so fluffy they’re almost too good to be true. The Canadian five-piece has completed
Los Angeles — De Lux headlined one of LA’s many weekly free concerts, but Thursday’s performance at Made In LA Music at The Hammer Museum was more than just a live music show; it was a whirling experience for all senses. Visitors got free reign on the museum grounds, taking in the modern art, flowing
Los Angeles — Jack Antonoff is no rookie to the music scene and it shows in his new band. The former Steel Train front man and current lead guitarist for fun. has been once again reborn as Bleachers and the debut LP, Strange Desire, is a fully developed radio-friendly prize. While Antonoff should have been resting
Los Angeles —Two men quietly walked out to the silent sold out crowd, decorated in suits and 50s vintage guitars, and stepped into the single spotlight in the American Japan Theatre. Hovered over their shared microphone, Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of the Milk Carton Kids erupted into tireless picks and superb brooding harmonies. The
Los Angeles – PHOX’s self-titled debut LP is beyond dreamy — it is cosmic with fluffy ornate tracks that exquisitely travel through the veins and tap the heart. What makes PHOX’s music so masterful is that the Waraboo, Wisconsin natives don’t fight each other for attention. Lead singer Monica Martin’s gentle, but deep voice is