Los Angeles – This March, Cage The Elephant, Silversun Pickups, Foals, and Bear Hands will embark on Spring Fling Rock AF 2016. The 15-city U.S. arena tour packages some of the best new bands in alternative music today, and harkens back to the days when artists crisscrossed the country together on package tours – often hitting cities and towns that otherwise wouldn’t have access to
It’s exactly ONE week (and some odd hours) until I trade in Los Angeles for some Austin insanity, and since there are about an infinite number of bands worth checking out (I’ll be the tornado blowing down 6th street in 27 different directions) we here at bestnewbands.com wanted to make it easier for you to
At The Woods last night watching Blood Beach open for (former BestNewBands.com Artists in Residence) Rumspringa and Bear Hands, the very first thing I noticed was the hair. The self-described “garage/basement band” is blessed with four heads of shiny, flowing hair. Check out the video of their song “Soft Serve” to see for yourself. BestNewBands.com
Picked By: Monica Christoffels Who: M.I.A. featuring Rye Rye Where: Roseland Theater in Portland, OR When: Monday, October 18th at 9 p.m. Cost: $25 – purchase tickets here Age Restrictions: All Ages
Disclaimer: The ever innovative and entirely original music brought to you by Bear Hands can be incredibly addictive if not used as directed, or taken in excess. We strongly encourage a little over-indulgence in regards to said band. After all- everything in moderation is something your mother would say. That being said, I stumbled upon
Evan Voytas is really rocking the music scene here in Los Angeles- breaking genre boundaries and consistently surprising listeners with his unique brand of Electropop! The extremely busy Voytas seems to be always on-the-go, and in addition to his residency Monday nights at the Echo, he’s gearing up for some CMJ shows! In the midst
The Weekend Playlist: Video Edition – Full of Summer Lovin’ I’ve been on this whole summer lovin’ kick- mostly because spring flings are so last season. Literally. Thus, give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning for good music- and this mix mistress will gladly oblige! 1. Hold Your Horse Is “You Show