Nicole Kiki Jaffe’s Simple Lyrical Honesty Drew Me In
ECHO PARK, CA- Lauren Ruth Ward‘s residency at the Echo/Echoplex was more than just a chance for her to flex her seemingly otherworldly talents. It was also an opportunity for a number her talented friends to showcase their music to an audience that they perhaps would…
Born Ruffians’ “Miss You” Is A Catchy Raucous Rocker
LOS ANGELES, CA- We’ve got a few weeks before we fans of the Toronto band Born Ruffians can pick up a copy of their new studio album “Uncle, Duke & The Chief” (which gets released February 16th F.Y.I. via Yep Roc Records) …. BUT, we…
Jade Bird’s “Lottery” Is A Spirited Ditty That Will Have You Singing Along
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are a handful of recordings artists from foreign countries that I regret missing when they came to Los Angeles to play some gigs. One of those artists is the British recording artist Jade Bird. Having already received praise from outlets like NPR and Pitchfork,…
The Blue Collared Humanity In Ron Pope’s “Figure It Out” Is An Anthem For The Workingman
NEW YORK, NYC- New York City-based, Georgia bred, singer/songwriter Ron Pope has released new single titled “Figure It Out” ahead of the drop date of his new EP “Worktapes”. If this doesn’t become an anthem for blue collared Americans, I don’t know what could. It’s an upbeat,…
SWIMM Is Getting Ready To “Love You Down” With Some “True Romance”
ECHO PARK, CA- Ahead of their now annual music showcase “Love You Down”, SWIMM has released their new single “True Romance” which is from their forthcoming full-length album titled “Sentimental Porno”. It’s a sensual cut that really utilizes Chris Hess’ smooth, falsetto vocals to full…
Ever So Android Rocked Me Out Of 2017
LOS ANGELES, CA- I remember when I met Drew. I was hitting up some gigs at Echo Park Rising and after watching Spare Parts For Broken Hearts, I stepped outside for a smoke. This grizzled dude sparks up a conversation with me, and … like every…
Jenn Spazmaster Celebrates Her Birthday With Aud Mammal At The Hi Hat
LOS ANGELES, CA- Aud Mammal is the current musical project of the multi-talented Jen Spazmaster. A jack-of-all-trades, Jen Spazmaster has been ingrained in the L.A. music scene working as a producer, promoter and dancer for many years. After taking a bit of a hiatus, she…
The Great Sadness Live Is Unbridled And Visceral
LOS ANGELES, CA- The guitar and drums duo for blues rock can often seem like an overused formula, but when it’s as raw and visceral the Great Sadness, it’s pretty damn dope. This L.A. based band features guitarist/singer Cathy Cooper and drummer Stephen McNeely and the…
Ninet Tayeb Closed Out 2017 With An Intensely Raucous Performance In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ninet Tayeb is a pretty big deal in her native Israel. Winning a nationally televised singing competition back in 2003 propelled her to instant stardom opened up doors for her in not only music but also in television and on stage (her…
Teleskopes Caught My Attention At The Moroccan Lounge
LOS ANGELES, CA- Teleskopes is a Los Angeles band comprised of Fox Fagan (bass, vocals), Pelle Hillstrom (guitar), and Jesper Kristensen (drums). On December 12, 2017, I was able to catch them playing an opening slot gig at the Moroccan Lounge. Truth be told, I wasn’t…
