Best New Bands » surf rock http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Jet Trash Debut New Video At KCRW http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/jet-trash-debut-new-video-kcrw/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/jet-trash-debut-new-video-kcrw/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2016 18:08:53 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=28222 Atlanta – Trend-setting Los Angeles radio station KCRW has just premiered the video for Jet Trash’s new single “What They Want,” from the California garage rockers’ recent self-titled debut EP.   Jet Trash know what it means to be a quintessential West Coast band. They proudly carry the torch of their predecessors The Sonics and

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  1. Foals Live At KCRW’s Apogee Sessions Los Angeles – There’s no way the five members of Foals do not feel on top of the world right now. First of all, their last album, Holy Fire, produced an out-of-left-field modern rock radio hit in “Inhaler”. Then the...
  2. Django Django Debut New Video And Album Stream! Chicago - Django Django, the British quartet made up of Dave Maclean (producer/drummer), Vinnie Neff (singer/guitarist), Jimmy Dixon (bass) and Tommy Grace (synths), are about release their sophomore record, Born Under Saturn, which comes out next week via Ribbon Music (and Because...
  3. Astronauts etc Debut “Mind Out Wandering” Los Angeles – Debut record Mind Out Wandering from Astronauts etc. captures a heavenly soundscape in the course of ten commendable tracks. The man behind this moniker is Anthony Ferraro (touring keyboardist for Toro Y Moi). The culmination of Astronauts,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/jet-trash-debut-new-video-kcrw/feed/ 0 Mystic Braves And No Parents At The Teragram In Los Angeles http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/mystic-braves-parents-teragram-los-angeles/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/mystic-braves-parents-teragram-los-angeles/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:43:50 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=27135 Los Angeles – At the Teragram Ballroom, Mystic Braves’ headlining show felt like two completely different shows. While the headlining act are known for their psychedelic 60’s throwback sound and attracted a more mature audience, the night’s opening act spewed pure youthful energy as the main draw for a significant portion of the under-18 crowd

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  1. Mystic Braves At The Mohawk Austin – I immediately recognized Julian Ducatenzeiler as the lively tambourinist I saw perform with Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel during the Burger Records SXSW showcase.  On Sunday, May 18th I watched him fill the role he was meant...
  2. Vaadat Charigim Impress at The Echo in Los Angeles Los Angeles – Formed in Tel Aviv just three years ago, Vaadat Charigim has rapidly risen to the forefront of the alternative music world with 2013’s The World is Well Lost. Sinking as a Stone, their sophomore LP, is slated...
  3. Hiatus Kaiyote Live at The Roxy in Los Angeles Los Angeles – With a sold-out crowd that was every bit as diverse and eclectic as the headliner’s set list, Hiatus Kaiyote spent the evening dropping tracks from their breakout debut LP as well as this year’s Choose Your Weapon....
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  1. California Dreaming On Cayucas New LP “Dancing At The Blue Lagoon” San Francisco – There’s always been a hint of sadness evident in the California Dream, whether it was expressed by Warren Zevon coming down from a bad hangover in a seedy Hollywood motel or Sly Stone up in the Bay...
  2. Miner, Cayucas And A Weekend At The Feelies at Barboza Seattle – Even though T-Pain was performing right upstairs at Neumos, those of us in the Barboza basement on Wednesday night had a party of our own thanks to, Miner, Cayucas, and A Weekend at the Feelies. Barboza must have...
  3. No Joy Brings Their Psych-Rock To Mississippi Studios Portland – The always-focused musicians of No Joy brought their psych-rock to Mississippi Studios Friday night. The show followed the June 9th release of their LP, More Faithful. Their third release proves to be their most complex and their live...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/cayucas-brings-surfy-pop-rock-barboza/feed/ 0 La Luz Live At The Echoplex http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/la-luz-live-echoplex/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/la-luz-live-echoplex/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 04:46:50 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=26706 Los Angeles – After three years, two albums and one EP under their belts, La Luz has spent plenty of time on the road. Pounding out a combination of blistering surf rock and hazy, haunting doo-wop, the band has built a reputation as one of rock music’s must-see live bands, touring constantly and building a

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  1. 2:54 Live At Echoplex Los Angeles – Despite the extended daylight and blisteringly warm weather outside, 2:54 preferred to keep things a little darker inside Los Angeles’ Echoplex.  The band’s brooding yet melodic sound is best enjoyed with the lights turned way down and...
  2. La Luz: “Weirdo Shrine” Stands Out As A Must-Listen Los Angeles – At this point, the idea of contemporary surf rock has lost the novelty it had when it was first being unearthed by a new generation of underground artists. From The Sadies of Toronto, to Grass Widow of...
  3. Live Review: Lord Huron At The Crystal Ballroom In Portland Portland – Lord Huron has fans. Thursday night’s sold-out show at the Crystal Ballroom only proved that fact. The venue was packed to the brim as they waited in anticipation, and as the band stepped on stage, the crowd clapped...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/la-luz-live-echoplex/feed/ 1 La Luz: “Weirdo Shrine” Stands Out As A Must-Listen http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/la-luz-weirdo-shrine-stands-must-listen/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/la-luz-weirdo-shrine-stands-must-listen/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:37:27 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=26650 Los Angeles – At this point, the idea of contemporary surf rock has lost the novelty it had when it was first being unearthed by a new generation of underground artists. From The Sadies of Toronto, to Grass Widow of San Francisco, to Guantanamo Baywatch of Portland, it seems as if surf rock has been

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  1. Neon Trees Shares New Video for “Songs I Can’t Listen To” Los Angeles – Multi-platinum group, Neon Trees, shared a music video for their new single “Songs I Can’t Listen To” with fans today. The video follows just under a month from when the song was first shared by the band. Check out the sharable...
  2. Kid Wave ’s ‘Wonderlust’ Relies On No Previous Path Before It Los Angeles – London-based quartet, Kid Wave, is destined for big things. The group’s melodic dream-pop flair is both majestic and captivating. This is showcased on their debut LP, Wonderlust (via Heavenly Recordings). Best New Bands recently called Wonderlust “the...
  3. Album Review: Outfit’s Slowness Portland – Outfit’s melancholy Slowness is a constantly evolving, whirlwind of sound. The band’s carefully produced second album is gaining recognition for its novelty in the alternative genre, both in uniqueness and its strength in conveying a very specific type...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/la-luz-weirdo-shrine-stands-must-listen/feed/ 0 Guantanamo Baywatch Share New Single And Tour Dates! http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/guantanamo-baywatch-share-new-single-tour-dates/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/guantanamo-baywatch-share-new-single-tour-dates/#comments Fri, 01 May 2015 23:27:28 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=24046 Brooklyn - Guantanamo Baywatch, a group Best New Bands caught wind of at last year’s SXSW Festival, and a band that has built their reputation on wrangling up a bawdy mishmash of classic surf instrumentation and brash garage rock, has just released a new single titled, “Corey Baum’s Theme.” Today also marks the start of a lengthy North

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  1. Blitzen Trapper Share A Record Store Day Single Los Angeles – Portland, Oregon-based experimental country/folk band, Blitzen Trapper, are happy to be sharing a special live track, “Heart of Gold,” via SoundCloud. The Neil Young cover tune comes from the band’s limited-edition Record Store Day LP offering, Live Harvest. The quintet...
  2. The War on Drugs Have Announced Tour Dates Through June Chicago – Just shy of a full year since the release of the universally lauded Lost In The Dream (March 18, 2014), indie rock band, The War On Drugs, (Best New Bands’ 2014 Newbie Award Winners), have just announced a collection of fresh tour...
  3. ALT-J Premiere Video for ‘Pusher’; Announce Tour Dates Los Angeles – Today, alt-J premiere the video for “Pusher” – the latest track to be lifted from their critically acclaimed album This Is All Yours. Created by renowned collective Division Paris and directed by Thomas Rhazi, the video focuses on a...
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  1. The Shadowboxers Deliver A Knock Out Performance In Nashville Nashville – Full of surprises during their show at the Mercy Lounge, The Shadowboxers aimed to amaze Nashville audiences in anticipation of their move to the area in January. And this appeared to be no easy task, as more and...
  2. Ex Cops ’ Arresting Performance At Bootleg Hifi 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. ...
  3. Roadkill Ghost Choir Deliver Video Inspired By Horror B-Movies New York – Indie folk-rock band Roadkill Ghost Choir have released a video for their song “A Blow To The Head,” from their recent album, In Tongues, just in time for Halloween. About the video, lead singer Andy Shepard said: “We...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/surfer-blood-deliver-special-performance/feed/ 0 Vacationer ’s Kenny Vasoli On His Search For ‘Relief’ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/vacationer-s-kenny-vasoli-search-relief/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/vacationer-s-kenny-vasoli-search-relief/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:27:02 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=19763 Los Angeles – This past summer, Philadelphia-based band Vacationer released their sophomore album, Relief. Their unique sound has been described as “Nu-Hula/ World Wave.” Relief is an appealing, earnest, and utterly joyous record. The laidback electronics booted with the dreamy guitars bestows a pleasant summer feeling we wouldn’t mind experiencing all season. It sheds light

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  1. A One On One Connection With Milo Greene Los Angeles – Milo Greene, an LA indie pop quintet, has returned with their brand new single, “White Lies.” It will be featured on their forthcoming sophomore LP, Control, due out on January 27 via Elektra. Their latest track is...
  2. Slow Magic: The Nicest Producer You’ll Never Get to Meet (Part 2) Austin – (Ed.: This is the second part of Best New Bands’ two-part interview.)  The artist known as Slow Magic has so far kept his name and personal life hidden beneath his neon zebra mask and tattered scarf. The costume...
  3. Album Review – Relief by My Iron Lung New York – My Iron Lung’s Relief, a follow-up to their 2012 record Grief, is an album that promises more of a maturity in sound, songwriting ability, and complexity than anything we’ve heard from the band before. Their new record comes across,...
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  1. White Mystery and Twin Peaks Rock Chicago’s Rogers Park Chicago – If you haven’t heard, Chicagoans love a good street festival. There’s nothing better than taking in some people watching over a nice cold beer while listening to some of your favorite local bands just blocks from your home....
  2. Benjamin Booker Tears Up Seattle’s Tractor Tavern Seattle – In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll history are the fabled stories of artists getting a little too, shall we say, loosened up backstage before a performance.  Alcohol seems to be the norm for a road tour, with...
  3. FYF Fest: The High Musical Moments In Between The Mayhem Los Angeles — FYF Fest has officially blown up. The LA music festival that has been known as a calmer version of Coachella was not only overcrowded, but it was jam-packed with obstacles at every corner of downtown’s Exposition Park....
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  2. Show Preview: The New Pornographers in Portland this Friday! The New Pornographers are a unique blend of big personalities and even bigger musical talent. Despite logic, the star-stacked group consistently makes catchy, chorus-heavy pop-rock tunes to please the indie masses. They have just released their fifth album, “Together,” which...
  3. Bonnaroo’s Small Stages: The Faces of The Festival Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Jack Johnson, we adore you – we do. You have given the listening community fulfilling tunes for decades and to you we are forever grateful. Today though, we’re taking a step back and spotlighting the new...
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