Talker Headlines Exciting WFNM Showcase at Madame Siam, Dan Sadin Opens

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 night’s … Continue reading Talker Headlines Exciting WFNM Showcase at Madame Siam, Dan Sadin Opens

Starcrawler Warm Up For Beach Goth 2018 at The Growlers’ Pop-Up Event

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jessica Moncrief. If you had any reservations about attending Beach Goth 2018, the pop up events will sway you into buying tickets. In anticipation of the festival on August 5th, The Growlers have opened a pop-up shop at a warehouse in Chinatown and are throwing some insane parties. This past Saturday, Starcrawler headlined a raucous … Continue reading Starcrawler Warm Up For Beach Goth 2018 at The Growlers’ Pop-Up Event

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 live … Continue reading

Dragon Inn 3′s “Club Sauce” is the Entrance to the Sweetest Circle of Hell Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Dragon Inn 3 is finally ready to debut a song that has been in the works for 15 years. Vocalist and founding member of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Philip Dickey, created Dragon Inn 3 with his wife Grace Bentley and his sister Sharon Bowie; the … Continue reading

sngalbums: Black Flamingo Embrace Their Contradictions Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Black Flamingo is filled with contradictions. Their name is the obvious first example, and their sound reflects a dichotomy of tropical light and gothic darkness, too. Add to the pile the title and feel of their new EP, Living Ghost, which will entertain as much as it haunts you. Read more.  Black Flamingo | … Continue reading

Howl With Dean Passarella’s Debut Single as Wolf Bay Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Wolf Bay is a rebirth of sorts for Dean Passarella. He is currently the bassist in Lauren Ruth Ward’s live band, and with his new solo material we will finally get to know him. Today marks the release of Wolf Bay’s debut single, “Under the Moon,” with a record release show … Continue reading

Exploring Context for Imaad Wasif’s Lost-Then-Found Record, Great Eastern Sun

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Imaad Wasif often feels like he not of this world. His realm is not physical, though it is tangible. I had the opportunity to pose him some questions about his recent record, Great Eastern Sun, and his career in general to get a chance to understand him and the process behind his profoundly moving work. He shared insights on why … Continue reading Exploring Context for Imaad Wasif’s Lost-Then-Found Record, Great Eastern Sun

Soulful chamber pop single from EMÆL implores you not to fold your kite

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. EMÆL don’t want you to give in to the grind. Today they are debuting a video for their single ‘Yellowtail’ that tells a colorful tale about working for a tyrant in a dead-end job. Read more. EMÆL | buy Glasswork | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading Soulful chamber pop single from EMÆL implores you not to fold your kite

Object as Subject Doesn’t Need Your Permission But You’ll Want Theirs Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Violinist-turned-punk rocker Paris Hurley has a new project called OBJECT AS SUBJECT, and it is sure to shift your perspective. She and her band–Emilia “Pony Sweat” Richeson, Gina Young, Patty Schemel, and Megan Fowler-Hurst–cut through the bullshit by grinding axes and pounding skins, evidenced on their new single,”Weaponry.” Their … Continue reading

Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Graham’s New Psych Rock Venture

Photo by Michael Haight Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The summer of love inspires much of today’s indie rock world, but few contemporary bands manage to achieve what Dream Phases has set out to. The fairly new psych rock outfit is led by Brandon Graham, supported by his brother Shane and frequent collaborator Keveen Baudouin; their Harvard and Stone residency last January marked their debut as … Continue reading Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Graham’s New Psych Rock Venture