Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes it’s hard to remain impartial! Take the art for Paul Cherry’s new album, Flavour: a random parallelogram in the background intersects with a Rolex Oyster bracelet, but instead of a normal watch face there is a cherry with a taichi symbol in its cross-section. … Continue reading Get a taste of Paul Cherry’s Flavours
Mélissa Laveaux dropped her brand new album Radyo Siwél on Friday, where you will find Caribbean influences superimposed onto a spectrum of garage to psych rock. Source: SoundCloud / NØ FØRMAT! Continue reading
Sentient Fruit Experiences Melancholy in New Clip from Paul Cherry Originally premiered on Grimy Goods. This clip is comprised of an amalgamation of several different animation styles, from crayon to pencil to paint, with plenty of textures underneath each as well. The result is a technicolor journey with a sentient cherry. The clip was directed and created by animator Jake Armstrong, and he really captures … Continue reading
Dante Elephante Announce New Album and Tour Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Southern California surf rock group Dante Elephante has a packed 2018 planned. They just released details of their upcoming tour and announced a new record too. Later this year we’ll have our hands on the LP, Rare Attractions, but until then, we can enjoy the first single from it, the sunny break up … Continue reading
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lauren Ruth Ward stands in front of a mirror holding up a shimmering disco ensemble. We’re in the Echo’s green room joined by a few people that play in other bands on tonight’s bill, as well as some peripheral friends. It is the first night of Ward’s January residency and the two-piece suit and jacket on … Continue reading A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
Premiered on Grimy Goods. Psych rock is a fun genre, and The Crowleys know how to make it all their own. Lead singer Cohen Wylie uses his wavering vocals to lead us through kaleidoscopic guitar melodies, starting with the aptly pastel “Pink Rainbows”; layers of noise eventually snap into clarity with a Blur-like Britpop ditty at the very end. Processed vocals pick up where that … Continue reading The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP
Amen Dunes spins lengthy tales against a backdrop of psych rock sensibilities. He’ll be putting out a new record, Freedom, on 3/30; pre-order. <a href=“http://amendunes.bandcamp.com/album/freedom”>Freedom by Amen Dunes</a> Continue reading
Khruangbin wig out (get it?!) in the clip for their hazy single, “Friday Morning.” They will be playing a whopping three nights at the Lodge Room in March, grab tickets quickly–the first night is already sold out. Continue reading
BOYO has some choice wisdom for those trying to expand their LA social circles, or at least, that’s what “A Social Death by Proximity (in Los Feliz)” leads us to believe. The band’s debut LP is due out 1/19 via Danger Collective Records; pre-order. Continue reading
Enchanting psych gloom. Source: SoundCloud / Bodies Be Rivers Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 