Last night the usually cavernous Echoplex was packed, couples and small groups spilling over into all major walkways and any nook they could squeeze into to get a better look at the stage. Apparently, word had spread that Australian power pop trio Midnight Juggernauts was the band to see in Los Angeles. They’ve toured with
Miniature Tigers are four busy cats. In addition to the nationwide tour they’ve embarked on in support of their second album Fortress (available here), the modern art/beauty pop foursome has received nods from the likes of Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. After hearing the first 10 seconds of the cheery ‘Bullfighter Jacket’ coupled with
When I first heard Los Angeles group Gamble House’s music, I was vaguely reminded of the soft yet driving acoustic folk-pop of Grizzly Bear. But the group is so much more than just akin to an already-established band: what started as a one-man endeavor by Ben Becker (pictured third from left) has now blossomed into
BCTV Main Stage act The Ruse has gone on to iTunes fame this week with a featured download, “Beautiful Is Gone”. Click on the image to download it free in iTunes: Here’s the same song from The Ruse when they grace the Main Stage: And another, “Swallow You”. This song has a big, early-U2 sound
I got hooked on Metric when iTunes gave away “Combat Baby” as a free track four or five years ago. That song alone keeps me a dedicated fan, even if they never put out another good album again. Thankfully they continue to, and now even without label support, they’re doing well. In fact, no surprise,