VIAL’s “Infected” Channels Punk Fury and Social Frustration on the New Album HELLHOUND
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes you just need music that lets you be angry for a few minutes. That was my immediate reaction after hearing Minneapolis punk trio VIAL’s track “Infected,” a bruising cut from their album HELLHOUND. Some bands write songs you analyze. Others…
GENA Debut The Pleasure Is Yours Review: Liv.e and Karriem Riggins Craft a Neo-Soul Masterclass
LOS ANGELES, CA- GENA (the newly formed duo of Liv.e and Karriem Riggins) have officially arrived with their debut album The Pleasure Is Yours, out now via Lex Records. And for those of us who’ve been following Riggins’ work for years, this collaboration feels less…
Inside The Swamp: Inner Wave, Sobriety, and the Long Road Home
LOS ANGELES, CA- On a weekday evening, I found myself driving through a quiet residential pocket of Inglewood. Wide streets. Parked cars. The calm familiarity of a neighborhood settling in for the night. The address I had been given didn’t lead to a commercial…
Leigh-Anne Finds Her Voice on “Goodbye Goodmorning” and Debut Album My Ego Told Me To
LOS ANGELES, CA- When the press release for “Goodbye Goodmorning” landed in my inbox and I hit play, I was not expecting to be pulled in that quickly. But from the opening bars, Leigh-Anne had me. There is something immediately arresting about the sonics….
Dominique Fils-Aimé Finds Power in Rebirth on “Phoenix Rising” and My World Is The Sun
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain artists you discover and immediately wonder how you missed them. That was my experience encountering Dominique Fils-Aimé. She has been releasing albums since 2018, building a reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling jazz voices, even taking home…
JULESY’s Flip the Bed Is a Confident, Honest, and Cohesive Debut Album
LOS ANGELES, CA- When JULESY first began teasing tracks from her debut Flip the Bed, I was intrigued. The initial singles had the sort of raw emotional clarity that promised a compelling first outing. I even had plans to write a review about one of…
The Chameleons Return With Arctic Moon — A Bold, Atmospheric Comeback
BOYD COUNTY, KY- In the post-punk architecture of the 1980s, The Chameleons UK stood out as one of the distinctive voices of the genre. Few bands carry the influential weight that their cult status has since their inception. With strong offerings from their original trilogy…
Mirador’s Debut Album Blends Folklore, Blues, and Gritty Rock Power
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll admit it … when I hit play on MIRADOR’s debut, I wasn’t expecting to hear Jake Kiszka step into the role of a lead vocalist. After years of following Greta Van Fleet, I had absolutely no idea he had that…
Lydia Night Shines at The Echo: Parody of Pleasure Proves She’s a Pop Star
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Lydia Night stepped onto the stage at The Echo last month, she carried more than just a new album in her setlist. She carried the weight of reinvention. Her debut solo record, Parody of Pleasure, released on August 8th, marked…
G Flip Ignites With Anthemic Single “Bed on Fire”
LOS ANGELES, CA- G Flip has never been shy about turning personal stories into big, communal moments, and “Bed on Fire” might be their most anthemic swing yet. Lifted from their new album Dream Ride, the track doesn’t just lean into the maximalist ’80s energy…
