Diet Cig – “Thriving”

Diet Cig Is “Thriving,” Thanks For Asking Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  In case you were wondering, Diet Cig is doing great. On their new single, lead singer Alex Luciano is almost too eager to convince us of that fact. “Thriving” is the second cut from the band’s forthcoming record, Do You Wonder About Me?, due out May 1 on Frenchkiss Records. They will be … Continue reading Diet Cig – “Thriving”

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

Feminist Fatales Egg Drop Soup Share Video for New Mix of “PMS” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Local band Egg Drop Soup put out their demo version of a song called “PMS” (an apt song from a band whose moniker references menstruation) last December, which thumped and crunched with contempt for a character referred to as Miss Los Angeles. “I don’t know, what do I … Continue reading

Feels Drop New Single Ahead of New Album and Release Party at the Echo Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Shoegaze meets psychedelic on Feels’ new single; it is a catchy hybrid of a song, reminiscent of both Blondie and The Kinks. With a title like “Awful Need,” it is surprisingly aloof, following the band’s previous grunge release, “Car.” Both new singles will appear on the … Continue reading

Cheerbleederz have penned the ultimate insomnia song, complete with simple bedroom animations that will have you performing a music-themed seance next time you’re at a loss for what to do.  “Staying up lateI’m so tired I can’t sleep” faceplant by cheerbleederz Continue reading

Egg Drop Soup Have Feminism in Their DNA

sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Punk music is better live and that’s a fact. In that spirit, Grimy Goods favorites, Egg Drop Soup are about to drop a four-track EP recorded live at Golden Beat Recording Studio. It is rough around the edges, complete with questionable vocals and feedback—both from the monitors and the audience. Read more.  Egg Drop Soup | buy Live at … Continue reading Egg Drop Soup Have Feminism in Their DNA