The principal duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson, better known to the masses as Viva Voce, is back on the scene with their first new record since 2009’s Rose City. The Future Will Destroy You is the outfit’s first album with Vanguard and for the Portland-based via Muscle Shoals band, this is one of their
On Saturday night, I got the chance to see a band called Dawes open up for Brett Dennen at the Orpheum Theater. Walking in downtown L.A. to the brightly-lit theater, I realized there really was a world beyond the seemingly impenetrable haze of the city’s skyline, and I found myself excited to have discovered this—like
These days, there’s a whole lot of music out there. Maybe there was a second baby boom sometime in the ’80s with the good economy and what not so there are just more young people around (seriously, though…). Maybe because of the internet it’s just become more readily available. Whatever it is, there are a
As we reviewed last week, Nick Goose’s first solo EP is a winner. The Los Angeles-based musician brings his brand of indie-alt-rock to the table, blending material from his earlier bands with his own personal flavor. Bestnewbands.com chatted with the singer/songwriter about the basis for his EP, the songwriting process and whether or not he
If you Los Angelenos need a great way to start your summer, head over to The Echo tonight to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. play live with supporting acts EMA and Oregon Bike Trails. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is touring for their new upcoming LP It’s a Corporate World. You may have seen these guys
We all know The Killers are awesome; I find them especially awesome since they’re from my hometown of Las Vegas. So, naturally, it sort of (read: really) sucked when they went on hiatus. Soon thereafter, I was excited to learn that frontman Brandon Flowers was releasing a solo album that would be entitled Flamingo. This
Mad Rad has declared it’s “out for stardom,” but with a return to the epic Sasquatch! Music Festival and SPIN’s claim that it’s one of Seattle’s best-kept secrets, the band may have already found it. Read on to see what all the freakin’ fuss is about…
A veteran of the Los Angeles music scene, Nick Goose has finally taken off on his own, releasing his first solo EP, Change Please. It’s not just a clever title for an album. In this case, it’s an artist taking a chance on a new sound, but it is the first step on embarking on
The Background: Ah, White Denim. I remember the very day when my love affair with their distinctly deft sounds began. ‘Twas a chilly October night last year. I was at the El Rey, seeing Portugal. The Man for the first time (read about my second time seeing them in Anaheim here!). Unsuspectingly, I stood in
Sydney-based rock band, All Mankind have gained a loyal following across the U.S., UK, and Australia, having performed over 500 times in the last three years to more than 100,000 fans. The band’s live success, by word of mouth and with no label nonetheless, has led to album sales in the thousands and award nominations