Trails and Ways have just released a raw new track, a b-side from their debut LP, Pathology. Those guitars! Source: SoundCloud / Trails and Ways Continue reading
Tag: indie rock
A Deep Sleep
sngalbums: Melancholy surrounds us. Artists tend to acknowledge it, perhaps address it in a new light, sometimes even fully embrace it. We Slept at Last is an album that does all of the above, though still not allowing it to ever drift completely into sadness. Marika Hackman isn’t new to the scene, but shows a mastery of skill on her debut full-length effort. We Slept … Continue reading A Deep Sleep
Top 3 EPs of 2015: #2 – Headcase by Day Wave
sawdustandgin: Day Wave is likely not a new name for many. According to Hype Machine, Day Wave was the 14th most reblogged artist of the year. During 2015 he dropped a debut EP and also toured with the likes of Blonde Redhead and Albert Hammond Jr. Jackson Phillips released Headcase in July, and it is an indie pop blessing. Surf rock has a new powerful … Continue reading Top 3 EPs of 2015: #2 – Headcase by Day Wave
With Ra Ra Riot coming back with a new album, I want to remember this gem from their 2013 album, Beta Love. Continue reading
nprmusic: First Listen: Hinds, Leave Me Alone Debut album from Spanish garage-pop quartet is the sound of youthful energy, beginners’ confidence and a band settling into exactly what it wanted to be all along. Calling it early: best album of 2016 Source: NPR Continue reading
Body Language and Sego
Originally appeared on the Music Court in February. This show took place 2/21/15. Last time I saw Sego, I told you guys about it. I checked to see when they would be playing next, knowing I pretty much have my pick of east LA venues; they’re based here, so they play around the city a lot. I found their next show at the Echo, opening … Continue reading Body Language and Sego
Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – “Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Originally appeared on the Music Court. I think it is reasonable to say most music written is about love. Love is an emotion that has such imperceptible power, it could carve a Grand Canyon into anyone’s heart. Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson wrote his newest album in the wake of a relationship’s dissolution, though the falling out is not with his wife.Multi Love is an autobiographical … Continue reading Top 5 Songs of 2015: #1 – “Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
iheartmoosiq: On top of fresh seasonal tunes and new heart warming covers, this time of year also brings us re-hashes of prior years’ holiday themed music. It’s a delight when this happens, because we get to re-visit some fantastic songs that often never see the light of day during the rest of the year. Los Angeles based psych pop singer songwriter Dent May dropped a … Continue reading
Trails and Ways, Waterstrider, and Harriet Brown
sngshows: Originally appeared on the Music Court June 6th, the Bootleg was host to a twee dream come true. It was a packed house and stacked lineup, with LA’s up-and-coming R & B producer Harriet Brown, and Bay area rising stars Waterstrider and Trails and Ways. Bruises were sustained during the show’s grand finale, though none of the band was injured; it’s never a dull … Continue reading Trails and Ways, Waterstrider, and Harriet Brown
Jack Ladder Charms a Full Crowd at the Echo
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The Fader recently published an article asking, “Are Tame Impala the Last Great Rock Band?” If that writer had been at The Echo on Monday night, then they would have to agree that the answer is no- if that title belongs to anyone, it’s Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders. The night began with United Ghosts, a loud local garage … Continue reading Jack Ladder Charms a Full Crowd at the Echo
Sawdust & Gin 