Los Angeles – Late on a chilly Thursday evening, Angelenos packed into the warm confines of The Satellite to take advantage of the venue’s free “Satellite Nights” concert series, which kicked off the first week of 2015. Those that made the trip out to Silver Lake were treated to a powerfully propulsive set by Monogem,
London – The year-end holidays of course can have a damaging effect on both your wallet and waistline. Add to that any over-indulgence on New Year’s Eve and you have first world populations suddenly vowing to detox, lose weight, stay home and spend next to nothing in January. If that sounds like you, fear not
Austin - Yip Deceiver doesn’t have much star power…yet. Even piggybacking off their status as Of Montreal alumni. Last year’s debut record Medallius was no instant breakout, good as it was. So, maybe those in attendance at their set at the Mohawk one night last week will be able to look back as that time they
Chicago – Damian Ardestani, better known as XOV, is an extremely talented visual artist, filmmaker, photographer and musician. The Iranian born, Swedish-bred rapper turned pop artist has seen his fair share of troubles and turmoil. Through it all – running with gangs, losing his teeth in a violent, bloody fight, and losing his business, home,
Los Angeles – On Tuesday at Hollywood’s famed Hotel Café, one could sense an atmosphere of anxiety from pop singer-songwriter Genevieve as she took the stage and even between songs. Two-thirds of the way through her set, she admitted to the audience that she was “so nervous.” However, during the songs it was clear that
New York – BestNewBands.com, a top destination for reviews, interviews and news about the world’s best emerging recording artists, has announced the winners of its 2014 Newbie Awards honoring the year’s best new Band, Male artist, Female artist, Album and Breakthrough Artist. Best New Album: The War On Drugs, Lost In The Dream Best New
Los Angeles – Mark my words, in no time flat Panama Wedding will be headlining shows. The New York synth-pop five-piece (Peter Kirk, Lauren Zettler, Jared McCarthy, Brett Spigelman, and Kenny Bernar) creates perfectionist pop. Each beat, line delivery, and guitar riff is impeccable and an animated crowd greeted them on Wednesday night at the
New York – Two EPs, one old and one new, from New York’s Crying were brought together for Get Olde / Second Wind (on Run For Cover Records). Band members Elaiza Santos, Ryan Galloway and Nick Corbo continue on their path of chiptune-meets-pop-punk for this cheery release. The album is characterized by the electronic sound
Los Angeles – Grizfolk has experienced quite the year. Opening up for Bastille, releasing the anticipated EP, From The Spark, and receiving many acclamations from critics, the band’s future is looking quite assuring. Though the quintet initially formed in Los Angeles, the members are from different parts of the world. (Ed., click HERE for our
Los Angeles – After seeing their performance last Friday at The Bootleg Hifi, audience members unfamiliar with alternative-pop act Ex Cops would have no way of knowing that the band just released one of the most polished records of 2014. While Ex-Cops’ most recent release, Daggers (on Downtown Records), saw the band venturing into more