New music video provides a “Reset” for LA’s Pander Sera Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Sean Draper had been working on her debut record as Pander Sera, Bothy, for years before its release. It contains multitudes of her, most notably meditations on gender—a reflection of her trans identity—and thus took extra time to incubate. When the explosive LP finally dropped early … Continue reading

Amy Guess demands space in new single “Lay Low” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Rock powerhouse Amy Guess is prepping her debut EP, due out later this year. The road to its release has included a few singles, all of which establish her as a bright and booming personality on the alternative rock scene. The Las Vegas artist also pours details … Continue reading

Mauno’s lack of subtlety fuels new LP, Really Well (in a good way)

Originally appeared on Post-Trash.  Great persuasion doesn’t rely on qualifiers. It is subtle, and needs no emphasis. Unfortunately, Canadian four-piece Mauno haven’t mastered this skill, at least not according to their newest album, Really Well. It is the band’s third full-length, and, especially compared to their preceding effort, it seems to indicate a new direction of both emotion and sound. Read more.  Mauno | buy … Continue reading Mauno’s lack of subtlety fuels new LP, Really Well (in a good way)

sawdustandgin: Frontperson Sarah Green of LA’s Spare Parts for Broken Hearts called the title of the band’s new single “ironic”—it was a slogan on a bottle of water that stared at her during a pivotal moment in her relationship at the time. ‘Ironic,’ because she ultimately decided to end it.  Ironic New Single From Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, “Big Win” Provides Catharsis Originally appeared on Grimy … Continue reading

sngalbums: Goth Rock Icon Dol Ikara Debuts Obsidian Ritual EP, To Perform at Zebulon on Sept 9 Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  If you attended the third night of Brass Box’s residency, you probably caught wind of a dark new rock icon named Dol Ikara. Her debut EP, Obsidian Ritual, demonstrates the command that the goth rock artist, née Claire Roddy, has on lyricism and … Continue reading

If You “Really Wanna Disco,” Keep an Eye Out to See Iconique Live Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Iconique is an aptly named disco act, full of confidence and devoid of apology. Those traits define the band’s frontman, Leo Paparella, who hopes that their latest single will educate the masses about the true origin and purpose of disco. “Do You Really Wanna Disco?” will appear … Continue reading

Goth Rock Icon Dol Ikara Debuts Obsidian Ritual EP, To Perform at Zebulon on Sept 9

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you attended the third night of Brass Box’s residency, you probably caught wind of a dark new rock icon named Dol Ikara. Her debut EP, Obsidian Ritual, demonstrates the command that the goth rock artist, née Claire Roddy, has on lyricism and ambiance. You will have another chance to see Dol Ikara live at Zebulon on September 9 during … Continue reading Goth Rock Icon Dol Ikara Debuts Obsidian Ritual EP, To Perform at Zebulon on Sept 9