“UNEARTHLY” BY SUB*T HARKENS BACK TO 1990S WITH NERVY GIRL GROUP SOUND THAT IS SERIOUSLY FRESH
Taking their cues from musical inspirations like Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Hole, and Garbage, how can SUB*T go wrong?
“SOPHIE” BY NOLAN SIMONS, CHUCK FYN AND DINO SPUMONI OFFER CALM, SERENE VIBEY MOOD MUSIC
The L.A.-based trio have written a track that’s most memorable for its melodic, easygoing sound
THE NEW BALLSY EP ‘BISOU’ IS A POP-ROCK DREAMSCAPE
Ballsy is appropriately named; the independent effort by Isabelle Banos is brilliant, ballsy work.
“BABY JANE” BY MOON COWBOY SUCCESSFULLY TAKES INSPIRATION FROM ITS SHOEGAZER PREDECESSORS
On the face of it, Baby Jane” is a catchy song with irresistible melodies.
HOW TO DRESS WELL’S NEW SINGLE “CRYPT SUSTAIN” IS AN EXAMPLE OF TRUE ARTISTRY
How to Dress Well is setting the bar extremely high for new artists.
“CONSTELLATIONS” BY MIDSUMMER DREAM BRINGS YEARNING BACK TO POP PUNK
Midsummer Dream has taken more inspiration from Shakespeare than their band name.
DEVOTCHKA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF ‘HOW IT ENDS’ AT EMOTIONAL EL REY SHOW
The best types of shows are ones that are years in the making.
SLEATER-KINNEY ROCKS THE HISTORIC WILTERN THEATER
Sleater-Kinney has become a mainstay of riot grrrl and indie rock music, and for good reason.
SAINT SOCIAL DROP INFECTIOUS NEW ROCK JAM TITLED “SWAGGER”
Sometimes a song is so aptly named, that it becomes unimaginable for it ever to be called anything else.
LENGUAJE DE VIBORAS UNLEASH METAL FURY WITH “7 PLAGAS”
Lenguaje de Viboras are an absolutely pummeling Argentinian metal band.
SAY ANYTHING’S “I, VIBRATOR” IS AN ON-BRAND INTRODUCTION TO THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM, “...IS COMMITTED”
Say Anything is back, with their famously relentless dedication to being their truest selves at the forefront of their new music.
LGATP’s “HARD HEAD” RESTS ON A BED OF LUSH MELODIES DRIVEN BY AN UNDERCURRENT OF SHARP ELECTRONIC BEATS
The instrumentation is a standout feature of the single.
HAIL THE SUN + INTERVALS CAPTIVATE THE ECHO IN LOS ANGELES
The bands Hail the Sun and Intervals co-headlined a packed house at the Echoplex on last Friday.
HOW???’S NEWEST SINGLE “THIS IS HOW (REMOVE IT)” IS A CLASSIC EARWORM
Their new single, “This Is How (Remove It)” is perfectly catchy.
THE KOOKS, VACCINES & DAISY THE GREAT BRING INDIE JOY TO SOLD-OUT HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
As a concert photographer, you couldn’t ask for a better type of show than this one.
PECQ’S NEW TRACK “IN THE DARK” IS A TANTALIZING SLICE OF WELL-CRAFTED INDIE ELECTRONIC POP
The ambient vocals of Pecq give the thoughtful and contemplative single that extra sexy and mysterious aura.
YOU WILL LIKE LAUREN SANDERSON’S NEW SINGLE, “THEY WON’T LIKE THIS”
Lauren Sanderson is equally campy and serious, creating an even balance of urban flare and engaging sound.
“GET ME STARTED” IS AN ANTHEMIC SINGLE FROM TOM A. SMITH
Tom A. Smith has delivered another hit banger.
CHLOE STAR’S LATEST SINGLE “WASTED YOUTH” IS PERFECTLY VULNERABLE
Wasted Youth” is just the beginning of her anthemic sonic journey.
