I showed up at the Echo last night- not entirely sure of what to expect, but ready to hear some good music. LA Font did NOT disappoint when they graced the stage at ten sharp. Think Nirvana meets the Fratellis with a little Rumspringa similarity. Suffice it to say, they rocked, and I saw why
The Chicago band California Wives combines indie rock with melodic pop undertones and touch of 80s style synth haze, resulting in mellow but catchy tunes that have garnered comparisons to 80s supergroup The Police and modern pop purveyors Phoenix. Their five song EP Affair is available as a digital download over at Amazon. Members Dan
We have been coddled. Our ears are used to the watered-down sounds of so-called hard rock, and our minds have been lulled by the apologetic lyrics. Some Awful Bridge, composed of Mark Reynolds, Michael Galante, Ari Rothland, Eric Filth, and Michael “Two Step”, bring us back to the experimental punk rock of the ‘80’s. They
After their killer set at UCLA’s Kerckhoff Grand Salon this past Thursday, I met up with Young the Giant to ask them a few questions. This five piece band is comprised of Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass), and Francois Comtois (drums). If you’re thinking those names sound sort
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Vonnegutt, the self-described “alternative/hip-hop/pop” four-piece repping the Dirty South. Fronted by emcee Kyle Lucas from Marietta, Georgia, Kyle had been hustlin’ on the mixtape scene for years before meeting with session guitarist Neil Garrard, who was crafting hooks for some of southern hip-hop and R&B’s larger
ArpLine, composed of Sam Tyndall, Oliver Edsforth, Nate Lithgow, Adam De Rosa, and Michael Chap Resnick, is one of my greatest findings to date. Stumbled upon after a late-night exploration of the MySpace music maze, I was flattened by this gem. There’s a great psychedelic feel to the songs, but what’s really great is that
Things that are “atypical”: Finding a cab in midtown when it’s raining? Check. Finding your phone after losing it in any bar in Meatpacking? Check. Finding a band that effortlessly mixes in the deja vu feeling of Radiohead circa 2006 and the high-intensity vibe of Europop? Priceless…and check. That’s what the Atypicals, compromised of Adam
Born Kristine Flaherty, genre-hopping artist K.Flay grew up with rock ‘n’ roll in Chicago and landed with hip hop in the Bay Area. Her sound shows off her strong voice (both literal and figurative) and eclectic taste. Live she does everything from create beats to play the guitar, all as a one-woman show. K.Flay has
If you paid attention to the recent election cycle, then there’s a good chance that you saw clips from the much-hyped New York Governor’s debate. In fact, the only memorable thing from those clips was candidate Jimmy McMillan’s epic rant about representing the Rent is Too Damn High Party. Outfitted with muttonchops, black gloves and
Pegasus Bridge is ripping through UK music charts- and it’s no secret why. Their pop-rock infused with a little electro elements are keeping crowds on their toes- and most definitely unable to hold still during their onstage serenades. As with most great music I found out about PB by accident when a friend of mine