Machine Talks About The Dynamics Of The Band, New Music and Special Announcements
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve known Peter Thomas for almost a decade. I met him when he played drums for another band, but after he moved on, he teamed up with Madeline Mahrie for her musical project: Machine. When I first listened to the CD he…
Crimson Apple Is Ready To Take A Bite Out Of The Music Biz
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I heard Crimson Apple’s new single “Can’t Get Out Of Bed”, I found myself bobbing my head to the song’s catchy chorus. It was so catchy, I had to rewind the playlist and listen to it again. With its sleek production…
Spare Parts For Broken Hearts Are Exploring The Sonic Landscape In Their Live Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- During my drive up from the Carlsbad Lagoons to Los Angeles after ringing in the New Year with friends, I tuned my stereo onto a random Spotify playlist with up and coming alternative rock acts. There was some Bully. Some Snail Mail….
A Chef Turned Rocker Impresses With His Grungy FriendlyBear
LOS ANGELES, CA- Another new band that impressed me opening up for Broken Baby at The Satellite was FriendlyBear. This trio of Guy Wiener (guitar/lead vocals), Adam Bones (bass/backing vocals) Megan Granger (drums) transported me to my high school days, when Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Dinosaur Jr and…
A Deep Dive Into The Electric West’s No Prēyers Has Me Saying Yes
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Electric West is the Echo Park based trio of Lee Lewallen, Byron Pagdilao, and Joseph Calleiro and I recently caught their performance at The Satellite opening for Broken Baby. Their heavy post-punk/dark-wave sound caught me a bit off guard at first,…
Valley Queen To Tour Throughout The Month of February And Announce Inclusion on BOTTLEROCK LineUp
LOS ANGELES, CA- Oi. Like I did with Sego, it would appear that I really dropped the ball towards the end of last year. Opening for Lauren Ruth Ward at the El Rey was the L.A. based band Valley Queen. Fronted by Natalie Carol, I…
I’m Feeling ModPods, and I Think You Will Too
LOS ANGELES, CA- Have you ever been standing around at a club waiting for an artist you’re not familiar with to start playing, then all of a sudden the band starts to play and you’re like, “Holy shit!”? That happened to me when I saw…
Be Sure To Catch Sego’s Performances At Swimm’s Love You Down Fest
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes I photograph, review and post so many acts in a week that every once in a while a band will slip by the wayside. Shame on me when that happens, especially when I liked the band’s music. At the beginning of…
Broken Baby Kicks Off 2019 With Headlining Gig At The Satellite
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I’m excited about a band, I’m excited about a band … and I’m excited about Broken Baby. Even though I have already seen them perform twice before in a matter of three months, I couldn’t help myself but catch them again…
Monica Martin’s Lush New Melodies Have Los Angeles Longing For More
LOS ANGELES, CA- I fell in love with Monica Martin’s voice back in 2014. I discovered the self titled, debut album from a band out of Baraboo, Wisconsin named PHOX and was instantly charmed by the band’s breezy, indie folk/pop cuts with Monica’s dulcet and…
