If Grouplove isn’t a band you’re familiar with now, chances are you will be come 2011. Although the LA-based quintet’s self-titled debut EP has not even been released yet (it comes out January 25!), the five-piece that met during a residency on Crete (read about the band’s conception in Jesse Diener-Bennett’s interview for BestNewBands.com with
Are you looking for a Christmas celebration unlike your run of the mill unwrapping of gifts? Well, Grouch can help you with that. Tomorrow, the “How the Grouch Stole Christmas” Tour will be coming to the Independent in San Francisco. Along with Grouch, Eligh, Brother Ali, Los Rakas, DJ Fresh, and DJ Snuggles will be
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
Tis the season for great music and the holiday showcases are in full swing. Case in point, Pruple Melon’s Christmas party and showcase at Crazy Girls on Thursday, December 16 at 10. The four hot little British imports ( who serenaded me pool side a while back) are ready to rock Los Angeles once again
Despite the fact that Broken Bells only announced themselves as a project just over a year ago, the duo has exploded onto the scene with force and an eclectic new sound. Broken Bells is the now familiar name of Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse) and James Mercer, frontman of the Pacific Northwest indie band The
Vanaprasta has rocked Sunset Strip Music Fest, conquered a residency at the Echo, and rocked out at the infamous CMJ Music Fest in Brooklyn- and it’s no secret why the group is gaining so much recognition recently. Their vintage vocals and eloquently composed tracks offer both an Americana/ 60s rock/ with a bit of an
Oh, beautiful Santa Cruz. Its surf-worthy waves, fun festivities at the boardwalk and eclectic downtown shops have granted this city one of the best in California. And now, for those of you (like myself and fellow BNB writer Liz Livengood) who are fans, you have another reason to back that statement. The Santa Cruz Civic
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
If you haven’t already voted for your favorites of 2010, now’s the time! Tell you friends, share/tweet/stumbl it! Help your favorite bands, venues, & events win the prestigious title of BEST OF 2010! All six polls are below– take some time to be the decider. You’ve earned it! Which of the following do you think
Today’s music scene is so fast-paced, an artist can drop out of the spotlight and be instantly replaced with a new, fresh act. In this series, I’ll be featuring bands who started small, made it big and then broke up – only to form a new group in the future. Whatever Happened to Fall Out