TheKhue and the Experiments of a Working Stiff
Photo courtesy of the artist Originally appeared on Irvine Weekly. The daytime hustle of an artist does not define them. Ask them what they do and their secondary answer may include terms like “day job” or “paycheck,” but rarely “career.” It carries too much weight. It suggests that so-called work life is fulfilling and secure. It pretends that there is only one path in a … Continue reading TheKhue and the Experiments of a Working Stiff
Alex Lilly Confronts Ambivalence on 2% Milk
Photo Credit: David Black Originally appeared on Irvine Weekly. Alex Lilly’s new album is called 2% Milk, but she would never touch the stuff. “I’m trying to drink less [of it]…But when I do have milk I definitely have whole milk.” Two percent is just watered down anyway. It reflects a part of society that bothers her; throughout our conversation on a frigid afternoon at … Continue reading Alex Lilly Confronts Ambivalence on 2% Milk
Ioanna Gika Releases Godly New LP, Thalassa
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. When we cannot fathom a situation on our dying planet, in our finite lives, we turn to the gods. Los Angeles musician and songwriter, Ioanna Gika (formerly of Io Echo) just released her new LP named after the goddess of the sea: Thalassa. The title track itself is relatively short, but the jaunt leaps from the mortal world to Elysium, … Continue reading Ioanna Gika Releases Godly New LP, Thalassa
Cold Showers Are Back With Renewed “Faith” and LP Release Show at the Echoplex in July Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. In the realm of post-punk, Cold Showers live up to their name. A douse of this local trio will shock your system. The band has been grinding around Los Angeles for many years, and their gothic and noisy style has been a constant throughout … Continue reading
Diane Coffee Shares New Song “Like A Child Does” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. It’s been a long time since Diane Coffee’s debut record, My Friend Fish. As Grimy Goods described when it was first released, the album was a reliable vacation soundtrack, with a simultaneously hazy and punchy take on sixties pop-rock. Shaun Fleming, the force behind the project, has since drifted from his … Continue reading
Quiet Kids proclaim a celestial love on new single “My Moon”
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. When it comes to devotion, our best examples of it in the natural world are just metaphors. It is easier to compare our fragile emotions to the unwavering path of celestial bodies—who can argue with destiny? Never mind that what seems so divine is simply a feat of physics. The new song from Quiet Kids focuses … Continue reading Quiet Kids proclaim a celestial love on new single “My Moon”
Royal Teeth Prove Themselves With New Single “Show You What I Can Do”
Originally appeared on the 405, with the title The 405 Meets Royal Teeth; view archived article here. We all have something to prove, whether just to ourselves or to society in general. On that note, Louisiana-based Royal Teeth have a lot to say with their new single, “Show You What I Can Do.” It features a fiery verse from the force that is Tunde Olaniran, … Continue reading Royal Teeth Prove Themselves With New Single “Show You What I Can Do”
Molly Moore sends all the “Vibes” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. New York native Molly Moore now calls Los Angeles home, and she has a new song that channels southern California. The soft pops in ‘Vibes’ mimic your ears in low pressure; as we sink deeper (or soar higher), disorientation sinks in. Where are we? How do we get out? Moore … Continue reading
Susy Sun Lives Up to Her Name With Two New Americana Singles Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. When it comes to sunkissed performers, Susy Sun has them all beat. As a Grimy Goods favorite, we have followed her for a few years now, marking the ups and ups of the local songwriter’s career. Two years ago, Sun was playing a Hollywood residency; today she has … Continue reading
Japanese Punks CHAI Prep Release of New Album, PUNK Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Who are your favorite Japanese rock stars? Can you think of any at all? This quartet is here to change that. Founded by twins Mana and Kana, CHAI is a punk band from Nagoya, Japan, and they will drop their sophomore LP this Friday. They call it PUNK, an obvious title considering … Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 