Friday nights in Los Angeles are always exhilarating, and last weekend The Echo transformed from its typical small bar/venue feel into a stadium of sorts with epic performances by L.A. natives TORCHES and UK/New York-based electro-poppers Lovelife. The night began with TORCHES’ sweeping, anthemic brand of indie rock. Though recorded the band consists of
Ash Lamothe and Else Gebremichael have been making music together for years, but they haven’t molded their project into what each of them really wanted until recently. After a number of member changes, the two decided that they were tired of trying to make a full band work and moved forward as a two-piece.
Up in the Pacific Northwest, clouds and rain make up the majority of the weather, and though it can be dreary, it can also make for some inspired songwriting. That mood and feeling the rain produces in some is an excellent tool, not to mention the excuse to stay inside the studio and write/record while
Growing up in Los Angeles can lead to many connections in the entertainment industry. In singer-songwriter Sophie Stern’s case, they directed her to projects with Britney Spears, Shwayze, Cisco and Kendrick Lamar. And though these are hefty collaboration projects, Stern decided to start her own band. While attending Berklee, she met David Greenbaum, and
Los Angeles’ Bootleg Bar could not have chosen a better time to host a Monday night residency with Hunter Hunted. The Los Angeles-based duo of Dan Chang and Michael Garner made their television debut on Conan last week, and by Monday night the buzz had spread like wildfire across the city, alluring a large
We generally premiere MP3s and music videos on BestNewBands.com, but today we are ecstatic to present you loyal readers with an exclusive full stream of The Hectors’ debut full-length, Her Dark Majesty. With a split 7” single and 5-song EP already under their belts, the Los Angeles-based indie rockers have built up a good
Whoever said hard work doesn’t pay off is a liar. Nearly four years ago in Adelaide, Australian brothers Keith, Michael and Steven Jeffery decided they wanted to form a band. Without any songs in their pocket, they chose their favorites from legends like The Beatles and Rolling Stones to play during hometown gigs. As
Sam Spiegel is a busy man, to say the least. The New York-based producer/DJ/composer has produced albums for the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Crystal Castles, scored movies (including Jackass 2.5 and Jackass 3D) and video games, and seems to be constantly working on a new musical venture. His latest project is Maximum
Though the Los Angeles-based singer has been playing music professionally for over 10 years now, he got his start with the now defunct indie band The XYZ Affair. After that band split in 2010, Feder almost gave up on his musical endeavors. But something inside him said to keep going, and the New York-based musician
Vocalist Vicki Glass and producer Vic Miranda have only been making music together for nine months, but in that short amount of time the two have managed to create some impressively sensual, emotive dream pop (if you want to put a label on it) and recently released their debut album, I Promise You Always