Los Angeles – In the awakening of ‘90s alt-rock revivalists, Bully has emerged with the most dynamic sound from the long list of their peers. The secret to Bully’s early buzz and success is Alicia Bognanno. The singer/songwriter/guitarist/engineer/producer masterminded her band’s debut record, Feels Like—a collection of fuzzed out tunes that permeate in the mind
Los Angeles – Seattle based band Motopony will release their sophomore LP, Welcome You via eOne Music / Fast Plastic on June 23rd. The record is the follow-up to Motopony’s 2011 self-titled debut LP. It’s the result of the previous four years of shape-shifting, intensive songwriting, transforming, and rejuvenating. Welcome You was recorded live to
Los Angeles – It’s been almost four years since Active Child’s debut record, You Are All I See. Pat Grossi, the man with the searing vocals is behind this moniker as he presents his sophomore album, Mercy. This towering and monumental endeavor features slick production, gorgeous vocals, and deep lyricism. Grossi recorded his second effort
Los Angeles – Trails And Ways have been making beautiful music together for several years now, but Pathology for Barsuk Records marks the foursome’s long awaited debut LP. Hannah Van Loon (lead guitar, synths), Ian Quirk (drums), Keith Browner Brown (rhythm guitar, synths), and Emma Oppen (bass) met during their time at UC Berkley. The
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 soundtrack to many a young romantic fumbling or infatuation, wild party or sunrise revelation,” when
Los Angeles – Brooklyn natives Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm make up the indie-electronic duo Tanlines. In 2012, the band released their debut LP, Mixed Emotions (via True Panther) after a long stretch of singles and EPs. The influences included electro-pop, indie-pop, dance, and world music. It was a collection of vivacious sounding tracks with
Los Angeles – West Palm Beach, Florida surf-rock auteurs Surfer Blood have arrived with their follow up to 2013’s Pythons. The band has turned a new leaf by leaving their major label (Warner Bros. Records) and heading back to their D.I.Y. roots by signing with indie label Joyful Noise Recordings. However, an unfortunate situation has
Los Angeles – Swedish indie pop troupe Urban Cone may specialize in infectious electropop, but they bring a different approach than their US counterparts. The quintet consists of Rasmus Flyckt (vocals, keyboard), Emil Gustafsson (bass), Magnus Folkö (drums), Tim Formgren (guitar) and Jacob William Sjöberg (keyboard) who all met in high school. In 2013, through
Los Angeles – Over the past few years, Sydney, Australia quintet Gang of Youths have been producing incredible singles, but it wasn’t until just last month that they finally released their highly anticipated debut LP, The Positions. I reviewed the record for Best New Bands noting, “The Positions will haunt you, but console you. It
Los Angeles – Virginia Beach indie-rock act Turnover specializes in emotionally driven rock tunes. Formed in 2009, the quartet initially released their first proper self-titled EP in 2011. Turnover, consisting of Austin Getz (vocals, guitar), Casey Getz (drums), Eric Soucy (guitar), and Danny Dempsey (bass), have always worn their influences on their sleeves, but remain