Glaare Rises From Tragedy To Embark On New Journey
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first heard music from Glaare’s debut album, I was instantly hooked. I basically grew up on dark wave, and their sonics hit a really sweet spot for me. Though there weren’t too many female fronted dark wave bands in my…
Got My Froth Fix At The Constellation Room And It Was A Mellow Delight
SANTA ANA, CA- As someone who lives in Orange County, it can be a bit of a chore to see certain bands that are local to LA. But on December 8th, the commute up the five freeway wasn’t necessary as Froth were coming to The…
Sam Evian At The Echoplex Was A Dreamy Session With Friends
ECHO PARK, CA- As the year winds down, I take stock of all of the shows that I’ve attended and organize the notes and photos that I’ve taken from each outing. I go to a lot of shows… perhaps too many… and there will be…
Watch Out! Pale Waves’ Dream Pop Will Be Huge In 2018
Long Beach, CA- This past weekend, I had the great fortune of attending the sold out PALE WAVES concert, at L.A.’s new, “The Moroccan Lounge” in Downtown. To say that I’ve been a longtime fan of Pale Waves is a bit of a stretch, because…
Beach Fossils Lo-Fi Dream Pop Was A Perfect Night Cap To The Growlers Six
CLICK HERE FOR MORE THE GROWLERS SIX COVERAGE! San Pedro, CA- “… When they started playing, I was immediately swept up in their lo-fi dream pop. With soothing instrumentals and very melodic hooks, I found myself gently swaying to their music as I sauntered out of…
Cigarettes After Sex Bring The Downtempo Sexy To San Pedro
CLICK HERE FOR MORE THE GROWLERS SIX COVERAGE! San Pedro, CA- …Their music induces the kind of feeling you get after you’ve just finished having … well … sex, and are sweaty and exhausted lighting up that relaxing cigarette. Sweet mellow melodies floating over a daze…
Jay Som Gives Music Tastes Good Dreamy Vibes [PHOTOS]
CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- Starting our music on the main stage on the second day of Music Tastes Good was the Oakland-based indie rock band Jay Som. Led by Melina Duterte, Jay Som, despite some early technical difficulties, delighted…
Turnover Brings Their New “Good Nature” To Los Angeles [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Los Angeles, CA- Turnover has done it again. I absolutely love a band that can pull off the transition from the post-hardcore/emo feel, to the dream-pop/shoe-gaze genre that fits just right. If anyone were to ask me…
Alvvays Showcases Emotionally Honest “Antisocialites” At Music Tastes Good
CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! LONG BEACH, CA- Having just released their sophomore album “Antisocialites” earlier in the month, I thought Music Tastes Good scoring Alvvays for a main stage, late afternoon set was a really nice get. In fact, it was practically perfect. As cliched…
Music Tastes Good Takes A “Ride” On A Massive Wall Of Sound [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- There is a shortlist of “lesser known” bands that every music lover should have in their pocket. Bands whose influence or impact on a genre is grander than…
