Teaheads: An Infusion of Vibrant Pop With “You”
NEW YORK, NY- The lead track of You beckons with a slinky synth line, an irresistible lead-in that proves delightfully incongruous given the song title, “Why Don’t You Go.” Brisk percussion kicks in, guitars double up the melody, and the warm flourishes of horn provide an…
Gardens and Villa Returns From Hiatus To Delight
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Indie rock and synthpop aficionados Gardens & Villa brought their love of folk and electronic music to the Echoplex stage. A California band with a heart for 80s analog electronica, their live performance is full with…
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…
Jerry Williams Records The Fan Favorite “David At The Bar” And Releases New Video
LOS ANGELES, CA- I got to meet and hang out with Jerry Williams last year when I was making the rounds at SXSW. During her performance for the British Music Embassy, I noted a particularly memorable moment of the performance when she performed a moving…
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…
The Passion In Rett Madison’s Music Evokes Strong Emotions
LOS ANGELES, CA- I found out about the music of Rett Madison when she performed an opening set for Lauren Ruth Ward at the El Rey. You need to keep an eye on this singer/songwriter. Trust me. Her music deals with heady subject matter framed with…
Honeycraft Plans To Keep It Light And Floaty In The New Year
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the “about” section of their Facebook page, Honeycraft describes herself as a “Dream Disco Pioneer”. The description couldn’t be more appropriate. Honeycraft is the brainchild of Catherine Rose Smith, and over the past year, they’ve been recording and releasing a handful of…
An “Invitation To Her’s…” At The Echoplex Was An Invitation to Smile Along With Her’s
LOS ANGELES, CA- I don’t know how I stumbled up on it, but I fondly recall clicking on a song called “Speed Racer”, and was immediately bouncing to its lo-fi, cheery rhythms … on repeat … at least four or five times in a row….
Ryan Cassata Is Letting His Music Do The Talking
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ryan Cassata has been heralded as a “Transgender singing sensation” (The Advocate), one of the “50 LGBTQ Musicians You Should Prioritize” (Paper Magazine) and on Billboard’s list of “11 Transgender & Non-Binary Musicians You Need to Know”. In addition to making waves…
The Aquadolls Get Festive With New Track “Mrs. Clause”
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Aquadolls released their latest album, “The Dream And The Deception” last month. It’s a solid 18 song collection of the lo-fi goodness that we’ve come to love about the band (“I’m A Star”, “Cigboi”, “The Mess”), but it’s an album that…
