Montreal-based jazz musician Colin Stetson is one of the few artists in his genre that is able to play music elegantly, yet can retain a rock n roll edge to his sound. The horn player possesses exquisite skill and genre-defying creativity that make his second solo record, New History Warfare Vol. 2 so unique and
Apex Manor Overcome The Odds To Make An Excellent Album
Sometimes, songwriters can find inspiration in the strangest places. For Ross Flourney, listening to a radio show provided the inspiration for him to break a long spell of writers block, which was partially due to the end of his band, The Broken West. He was down and out, living in Pasadena, until an unlikely source
ACIDIC Never Tasted So Good
Over the past few years, Los Angeles has emerged as a city that is very kind for indie rock bands. The vibrant scene has produced some of the best rising bands in the country. ACIDIC is one of these groups. Started when in high school by lead singer and guitarist Michael Gossard and bassist Ted
Trenchtown Rock Comes to The South Bay
Usually when bands move out west, it is for hopes of fortune and fame. But for Hermosa Beach-via-North Adams, Mich., outfit Trenchtown, they merely enjoyed the weather more than back home. “It took us a while (a span of over three years between 2005-2007) to get here,” drummer Mike Bartlett says. “But we’re hear and
Seattle Rockers Come Out Of Their Cave To Make Terrific Album
Seattle has long been a hub for rock bands. Starting with Jimi Hendrix to the grunge bands of the early ‘90s to the Sub Pop indie rock revival in the past decade, Seattle has housed the best music of generations past. It should be no surprise that The Cave Singers, with their blend of alt-rock
Paddy and The Rats: Washing Ashore With Great Pub Rock
When people think of Irish influenced, they think of the great crooner Van Morrison, U2 and Boston’s Dropkick Murphys. There’s a new band in that combines the sound of both of these music styles: Paddy and The Rats. With a sound combining elements of Celtic, punk, eastern elements and pub rock, The Rats are one
Delta Spirit Rock The Music Box and A Conversation With Matthew Vasquez
At 11 pm on Wednesday night at the Music Box on Hollywood Blvd., San Diego-natives Delta Spirit took to the stage for their largest headlining show to date in the City of Angels. Having recently sold out the El Rey Theatre, this was a big step up for the band in terms of venue size.
Eastern Conference Champions Rebound With A Strong EP
Freed from the shackles of the major label machine, Eastern Conference Champions has had a big 2010. With a September residency at Los Angeles’ Spaceland to landing a coveted spot on the Twilight: Eclipse soundtrack, ECC has been very busy. But it was their freedom to record and release their latest EP, Akustiks, on their
Delta Spirit To Finish Its Tour On A High Note
For Long Beach, California-based outfit Delta Spirit, practice truly does make perfect. Their second full-length album, History From Below, was the group’s first album to appear chart on the Billboard Top 200 and is a tangible sign that the band’s profile has grown since its inception in 2005. The roots rockers began their journey in
Peter Squires Makes Breaking Up Sound So Good
For singer/songwriters, tales of love and revenge are the bread and butter for great songs. However, as cliché as these songs may be, sometimes heartbreak explores and refines a songwriter’s identity. This is the story behind Peter Squires’ Woe Is Me. From the age of 9, Squires picked up his first instrument and has been