Novalima Take Their Mesmerizing Peruvian Afrobeats to Hotel Indigo on August 12 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Peru’s globetrotting octet Novalima have just announced a show in LA on August 12th at Hotel Indigo downtown. The event is part of a greater world tour that has seen them pass through Europe, then the States, only to return to be closer to home in South America. … Continue reading

Run toward your fears with Oddnesse’s new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā  Oddnesse just released a new single for fans to enjoy before the summer ends. The LA duo has been working steadily over the past few months to put together strong music on their own terms, though they mentioned via Instagram that thoughts of an album are swirling. ‘It … Continue reading

Soft Streak confront Imposter Syndrome with new single Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.Ā  Tori Schachne and Colton Toy comprise a new band out of LA that goes by Soft Streak. Their music proves to be just as delicate and chrome as their moniker. Today’s premiere is only their second single to be released to date, following the vibey ā€œRide.ā€ The new … Continue reading

IOTAPHI, aka the duo of Ilia Darlin andĀ Francesco IX, wants us to see past superficialities and fall in love with the soul. Which is one reason why they chose to cast only people with Down syndrome in their video forĀ ā€œKids of Chaos.ā€ Looking dapper in their suits, everyone dances along with the song’s dark electronica grooves.Ā  Continue reading

A million small sounds reverberate throughoutĀ ā€œIndigo,ā€ including flutes, synths, and the soft vocals ofĀ Elle Olsun. It is a joyous experience that is bookended by a philosophical observation. ā€œJust what we need is enoughwhen everything comes from nothingā€ Source: SoundCloud / KAN WAKAN Continue reading

New EP is out now from Livingmore, the band as tight as the mafia

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Local retro rock outfit Livingmore is regimented in the all right ways. As the band and I loudly chat over coffee on a hot day in Hollywood, drummer Mike Schadel breaks it down: ā€œEveryone has a role,ā€ and with structure, they are able to avoid disagreements and negative energy. Frontwoman Alex Moore jokes, ā€œWe’re like the mafia.ā€ Without missing a … Continue reading New EP is out now from Livingmore, the band as tight as the mafia

A Village Comes Together for Wolf Bay at His Debut Single Release Party at the Moroccan

Words by me. See live photos on Grimy Goods. Sunday nights are typically used to rest up before work on Monday, but sometimes you’ll find a show worth losing sleep over. One such show took place at the Moroccan this past weekend, collecting donations for the Trevor Project and honoring Wolf Bay’s debut single, ā€œUnder the Moon,ā€ which Grimy Goods premiered a few weeks ago. … Continue reading A Village Comes Together for Wolf Bay at His Debut Single Release Party at the Moroccan