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Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Foxygen & Gothic Tropic at The Echoplex (2/15)

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Foxygen & Gothic Tropic @ The Echoplex (2/15) Words by Alexander Frost It’s re-assuring to know that there are bands pushing boundaries in the music world and getting rewarded for it. February 15th, the Echoplex was treated to a night of newly minted critical darlings; Foxygen and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Both bands … Continue reading »

Foals - Holy Fire

Album Review: Foals – Holy Fire

Available 2/12 on Transgressive (UK)/ Sub Pop (US) Words by Ralph Torrefranca Foals have been in the position to create some serious experimental space since their energetic debut with Antidotes in 2008 and the crowd pleasing follow up Total Life Forever in 2010. Since then, the band has crafted a sound that has explores deeper … Continue reading »

Father John Misty

Live Review: Father John Misty at The Soho (2/1)

Father John Misty w/Adam & Binki @ The Soho (2/1) Words by Ralph Torrefranca As I stood in line to check in at will call, it was obvious to me that the show was drawing onlookers outside the 2nd story Soho Restaurant and Music Club, with folks walking up and begging to find a way … Continue reading »

The Mowgli's

LA Residency Spotlight: The Mowgli’s at The Satellite

Words by Ralph Torrefranca “Peace, love and togetherness” is the mantra followed by California’s up and coming pop-folk band The Mowgli’s. Call them hippie-esque or the perfect soundtrack to a protest rally but the band has been making waves since the release of their debut EP Loves Not Dead in 2012. With the lead single … Continue reading »

Kan Wakan

LA Residency Spotlight: Kan Wakan at The Echo

Words by Ralph Torrefranca Longtime composer and instrumentalist Gueorgui Linev had a specific approach during the early concept of the band: “classical minimalism”. Linev put this idea into motion after coming up with instrumentals that would later form much of the band’s material for the upcoming debut full length. He went on to recruit vocalist … Continue reading »

UMO-II

Album Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – II

(Available on 2/5 via Jagjaguwar) Unknown Mortal Orchestra returns with the breezy vocals and twangy guitar riffing of their sophomore LP, II. The album is heavily inspired by songwriter Ruban Nielson’s experience on the road. UMO’s 2011 release had a few well-written tracks and boasted enough promise to put the Aussie pysch-rock band on the map. Unfortunately … Continue reading »

Ra Ra Riot

Album Review: Ra Ra Riot – Beta Love

(Released on 1/22 via Barsuk) Review by Alexander Frost For Ra Ra Riot, their third release Beta Love marks a rather significant sonic shift. They’ve traded in their baroque-pop sensibilities for dance-floor synths. It’s a far cry from Skrillex, but it certainly bears the mark of many of the electronic sounds we’ve heard the … Continue reading »

The Joy Formidable

Album Review: The Joy Formidable- Wolf’s Law

(Released 1/22 in the US via Atlantic Records) Review by Kaeleigh Morrison Welsh band, The Joy Formidable, led by the blonde-haired coquette Ritzy Bryan has returned to the studio, or rather the cabin, to record yet another feast of an album. The tracks are flush with sonorous soundcapes, buzzing guitar shredding, and a “carpe … Continue reading »

Gardens and Villa: Chris Lynch (2nd from the right). Photo Credit: Cara Robbins

Top Albums of 2012- Chris Lynch of Gardens & Villa

Originating in Santa Barbara, Gardens & Villa’s crests of chilled-out synth and jammy electro have spread like wildfire. The release of their critically-acclaimed, Pitchfork-approved self-titled record last July led to North American tour dates with not only Generationals, but also Foster The People. A stellar double weekend at Coachella this past April was only a … Continue reading »

Sharon Van Etten

Top Albums of 2012 – Sharon Van Etten

Brooklyn based Sharon Van Etten started off the year strong with the release of her third studio album Tramp, which was met with much critical acclaim. The album was produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner and released through Jagjaguwar on February 7th earlier this year. Sharon is currently set to continue touring into the next … Continue reading »

Family of the Year: Christina Schroeter (2nd from the right)

Top Albums of 2012- Christina Schroeter of Family of The Year

Top Albums of 2012 Christina Schroeter of Family of The Year If you’ve seen an advil commercial in the past few years, chances are that were humming along to Family Of The Year’s “Chugjug” in the background. What you may know is that the band is there is far more to discover about the music. … Continue reading »

Milo Greene - Robbie Arnett (2nd from the left)

Top Albums of 2012- Robbie Arnett of Milo Greene

Top 10 Albums of 2012 Robbie Arnett from Milo Greene What’s left to say about Milo Greene’s stellar debut this year? Born from a disbanded band and a quartet of curious songwriters, 2012 became the tipping point for all 5 members. Named after a pseudo booking agent moniker used to book shows for their former … Continue reading »

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Advanced Stream: Cab 20 – Holy Denim Faded Vibrations

Advanced Stream: Cab 20 – Holy Denim Faded Vibrations

Los Angeles vintage rock quartet, Cab 20, will be releasing their new LP next Tuesday Feb 19th via Mock Records. In honor of the new release we are streaming Holy Denim Faded Vibrations in its entirety for a limited time before its release (see below). Cab 20 will be playing their album release show at … Continue reading »

Album Review: Toro Y Moi – Anything In Return

Album Review: Toro Y Moi – Anything In Return

(Available on January 22nd via Carpark) Review by Kaeleigh Morrison Anything In Return is inspired by so many different genres of music, from rap and r&b to jazz and funk, to eighties electropop, that it’s almost impossible to reach a fair conclusion. Those typically drawn to the harmonious, technical compositions of guitar based bands such as … Continue reading »

Album Review: FILDAR- FIDLAR

Album Review: FILDAR- FIDLAR

(Released on 1/22 via Mom + Pop) Review by Olivia Shove Los Angeles natives, FIDLAR, hit the studio to record their self-titled album and it is a huge step in the right direction for these four. The production value allows for the real musicianship behind FIDLAR to shine through the overall grungy, surf/skate punk vibes … Continue reading »

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