Portland –Tara Green and Jimi Kritzler are an Australian duo who, under the moniker White Hex, have been making sleek, cold music that seems at odds with the bright-sunshine-and-blue-water image of their home country. It’s a contrast they’re fully aware of; labeling themselves, tongue planted firmly in cheek no doubt, as “tropical goth.” If White
New York — THE WEEKND is back on the road this fall for four exclusive shows. Joined by ScHoolboy Q and Jhené Aiko, the platinum-certified alternative R&B trend-setter has readied his most immersive and inventive production yet. The run begins September 19th at Barclays Center in New York and stops at other major venues across North America including The Hollywood Bowl
Portland – Do you remember high school? Do you remember driving around the suburbs in your parents’ car with a cracked Taking Back Sunday or Bright Eyes jewel case baking in the sun on the dash? You were bursting with that new found feeling of being so sad it made you happy or so happy
Chicago – The Windy City took a voyage back in time with ASTR, thanks to a heavy dose of modern nostalgia. Singer Zoe Silverman and producer Adam Pallin started dishing out 90s inspired electro-R&B when they formed ASTR in 2012. After some Internet hype, the New Yorkers signed with Neon Gold and released the EP Varsity. In a recent interview, Zoe gave
Portland – Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires are getting acclaim for their liberal take on good ol’ Southern rock. Their second album Dereconstructed, released this past May on Sub Pop, is an expression of Lee Bain’s experiences as a born and raised Southerner who both loves the place he’s from and hates the ugly
Los Angeles – New Orleans-native crash is excited to announce summer tour dates through this July and August, including a special KCRW “Made in LA” series performance at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles on July 17. crash will also be performing as a special musical guest on CBS’ Late Show With David Letterman in late July. For the full itinerary, please
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
Los Angeles – Riley Biederer won’t quit until she’s the next big pop star. Besides her sensual vocals and her relatable lyrics, it is that confidence that makes the 18-year-old Atlanta-raised songstress so compelling. Riley first grabbed our attention on Reverbnation with addicting videos of covers like Lana Del Rey’s “Summer Time Sadness,” but it’s
New York – Elektra recording group Milo Greene has unveiled details for their much-anticipated fall tour. The cross-country trek will see the Los Angeles-based quintet supporting English indie-rock band Bombay Bicycle Club and kick off on October 1 at Soma in San Diego, CA. Other tour highlights include stops at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles (October
Chicago – Phillip Taylor has experienced quite a lot of tragedy and hardship throughout his youth. With every pang of emotion, he has documented his feelings, struggles, and realizations in his songs. This Scottish lad’s honest, raw lyrics are just one of the many reasons critics raved about PAWS’ debut albumCokefloat!. Phillip Taylor and the PAWS boys