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First Annual Future Sounds Festival Celebrates Soul at the Historic Baker Street Viaduct

CAPYAC (foreground). Photo by Hernan Sanchez. Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Viaduct is one of the oldest thoroughfares in the city, with a long history, especially relative to LA’s short memory. It is practically a living venue, constantly changing moods as the sun sets and as the energy of the crowd grows. The Metro zipped by throughout the night, which was just another indication … Continue reading First Annual Future Sounds Festival Celebrates Soul at the Historic Baker Street Viaduct

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James Supercave Celebrate New Single, “Falling,” on the Heels of the Band’s January EP Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Judging by the bassline of the new song and their January EP, Alarm Will Sound, James Supercave has matured into a smooth rock group comparable to Unknown Mortal Orchestra. They have always had a fun edge, producing energetic songs since 2012, but now their sound is … Continue reading

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Can’t Shake the Grooves in Wolf Bay’s New Single

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  You know Wolf Bay as a skilled rocker, with agile fingers that soar across the fretboard. Yet his new single “Shakin’ You Off”, mixed by Grey Goon and engineered and produced by Dean Passarella himself (aka Wolf Bay), may not be quite what you’re expecting—it’s a smooth, R&B number. Overall, it is not as much of a leap from his … Continue reading Can’t Shake the Grooves in Wolf Bay’s New Single

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Beware the “Thieves” of SAÍGO’s Moody New Single Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  As far as local artists go, SAÍGO may be one of the most thoughtful. Each message he conveys means something personally and is capable of fostering a dialogue across a myriad subjects. His newest single is a collaboration with DAYO called “Thieves,” but the only thing it means to steal is your … Continue reading

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BVRGER’s disappearing act comes to fruition on “Cooper” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  There is a beautiful irony to understanding our place in the universe. The vast expanse of space can make our thoughts turn inward, only to realize that our lives barely register in the scale of history. A similar epiphany led BVRGER to write “Cooper,” his new single and … Continue reading

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Mayday! Reece declares “Man Down” in new video  Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Reece needs a good samaritan. In the single ‘Man Down’, the Virginia-based artist mourns his childhood; the new video, directed by Emily Kretzer, is an elegant and simple illustration of it. The song lives in a smooth, electro pop landscape, which lifts the mood. The song appears on … Continue reading

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