Dream Phases Show Maturity on New Single “To Walk Away” Ahead of September European Tour Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. When I spoke to Brandon Graham a few months ago, he hinted at a plethora of upcoming material from his relatively new project, Dream Phases. Today, an album cycle is supposed to last months, where bands must coordinate social media campaigns with new assets all … Continue reading
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Water Slice Makes a Splash with His Clones in New Video Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Patrick Phillips was always indie, having moved from Portland to LA. Today he values the picturesque outlook at his Echo Park residence and he makes sunny psych rock where he feels most at home. Now working under the moniker Water Slice, a self-titled EP of songs he’s written over … Continue reading
Mammoth Indigo are Pulled Below the Surface for “Undertow” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If you’ve been following Mammoth Indigo since their inception in 2013, you’re familiar with their unique take on indie rock. The band has roots in Harrisonburg, VA, where Cody Bowers first began the project with two friends; today Mammoth Indigo delivers a more convincing sound as a quartet. Songs on their recent … Continue reading
On “Make Me Feel,” EREZ Fights for Love Despite Distance Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The new song (and video) from Israeli-American artist EREZ is one of the most personal works she has ever released. This comes more than three years after her last LP, Proper Lady, which she made before she moved to our sunny city. “Make Me Feel” covers nearly all the time after … Continue reading
Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Martin Santacruz. It was a good night for underground techno lovers this past Friday at the Roxy. Gel Set opened the show for headliner Kedr Livanskiy, who has finally come to Los Angeles as part of an extensive European and North American tour. Hopefully she had a chance to enjoy the sun before she returns … Continue reading Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy
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: “Everyone has a role,” and with structure, they are able to avoid disagreements and negative energy. Frontwoman Alex Moore jokes, “We’re like the mafia.” 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, “Under the Moon,” 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
sawdustandgin: Get Down With the Young & Sick-ness Tomorrow at the Moroccan Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Nick van Hofwegen takes his art seriously, no matter which medium. He is more widely known as Young & Sick, a local (by way of Holland then London) musician and visual artist with quite a lot planned for the next few weeks. This Wednesday, July 25th, he plays … Continue reading
Talker Headlines Exciting WFNM Showcase at Madame Siam, Dan Sadin Opens
sngshows: Photo credit: Sean Nunley Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me. I’m calling it now: Madame Siam is currently LA’s trendiest venue. There are benefits and drawbacks to the title, but a fun time will always be had at this underground spot. Tuesday night’s show was put on by We Found New Music and put together by Celeste Tauchar, who served as the … Continue reading Talker Headlines Exciting WFNM Showcase at Madame Siam, Dan Sadin Opens
Luke Top Has Been Working Too Hard Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Luke Top’s back with a new solo release, and his glee is hardly hidden in his latest single. Top was the frontman of Fool’s Gold until they broke up in 2015, so you may already be familiar with his sugar-coated retro pop. … His latest release is “I’ve Been Workin’” ahead of The … Continue reading
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