Echo Park, CA- There’s something magical about the musical creature named Lauren Ruth Ward. Ever since I saw her perform at The Roxy, I was instantly hooked. With a voice that some have called a “70s-Channelling mix of Janis Joplin and Courtney Barnett” and with a stage presence that’s so intensely in the moment, watching her live […]
“People are like stained – glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross With this said, Fiona Silver’s voice will draw you in like a sparkle in the darkness. As […]
Los Angeles, CA- The New Electric Sound is Los Angeles based band (by way of Provo, Utah) that formed in 2011. Catching them for the time at The Roxy on 6/21/17 opening for The Atomics, I was entertained by their playful stage presence and the way they melded elements of surf rock and straight up rock […]
Los Angeles, CA- On June 13th, 2017, the Pom Poms, an L.A. based psychedelic/garage rock band, celebrated the release of their album “Turn You Out” at The Echoplex. This is a band that I’ve had my eye on for a while. Over the course of the past year, I’ve binge-listened to their previously singles “Betty”, […]
I had seen The Weeks perform live 5 times, and there’s a reason for that. They kick ass every single time. Touring in support of their seventh studio album, “Easy”, The Weeks dropped by The Roxy on 5/9/17. This gig would be my 6th. With years of touring under their belts, including being a repeat opener for […]
When you love classic rock and the sounds of the 60s, it’s not uncommon to see musicians who are long past their prime. Brian Wilson, however, took this phenomenon to a whole new level. Wilson, who famously and publicly duels with personal demons, goes through long stretches during which his substance abuse and mental health […]
Los Angeles, CA- With new bands releasing new music everyday, it can be quite a task keeping an ear to the streets for bands/recordings artists that are really worth a listen. Thankfully, most of my music peers have good taste in music. For the past couple of months, I’d seen the name “Lauren Ruth Ward” […]
FOR OUR COMPLETE BROKE L.A. COVERAGE CLICK HERE! Kid Wave had been on my for a few months prior to Broke L.A. I’m not sure how it got into my one of my playlists, but “Everything Changes” was a dreamy bit of pop goodness with an appealing Morrissey like somberness to it that I couldn’t stop listening to […]
FOR OUR COMPLETE BROKE L.A. COVERAGE CLICK HERE! I hadn’t heard of BRAEVES prior to Broke L.A., but I’m glad that I stumbled into the “Ball Pit” room by accident to catch their set. This four piece band played upbeat, indie rock that sounded as polished as anything that KCRW plays. Even with a substitute guitar […]
FOR OUR COMPLETE BROKE L.A. COVERAGE CLICK HERE! The first band I was able to catch play at Broke L.A. was Ugly Sweaters. This band was a lot of fun. Their catchy indie rock with surf rock vibes kept the mood light hearted and had festival goers who were looking for shade from the afternoon sun nodding […]
