Mike Campbell Joins Starcrawler for Cover of “I Need to Know,” Recorded for Tom’s 70th Birthday Bash Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The old guard of rock and roll is not dead. Starcrawler has established itself as a band with venomous teeth, ready to infect any and everyone at their rowdy live shows. Now they are ready to merge their legacy with one of the … Continue reading Starcrawler – “I Need to Know” feat. Mike Campbell
Death Valley Girls Announce Under the Spell of Joy LP, Share Enchanting Lead Single “The Universe” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. For anyone seeking spiritual clarity, Death Valley Girls has some wisdom to share. The Los Angeles desert rock band has prepared a new record that both enchants and heals; it will be called Under the Spell of Joy. The album is due out just … Continue reading Death Valley Girls – “The Universe”
With Their Sophomore LP Forthcoming, L.A. Witch Opt for a Restart on “I Wanna Lose” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Loss, in many ways, is a relative concept. Unless you dropped a crisp bill from your wallet, money “lost” is more accurately money spent. Even death is illusory—the physical form may be gone but memories will always live on. Local riot grrls, L.A. Witch, take … Continue reading LA Witch – “I Wanna Lose”
VOWWS Capture a Collective Unease on New Single “Impulse Control” Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. New music from VOWWS puts our recent past through a dystopic filter. The Australian duo, now based in Los Angeles, had been relatively dormant since their sophomore album, Under the World, came out in March 2018; looking back, their focus on performing live seems like a distant dream. And their … Continue reading VOWWS – “Impulse Control”
Ramonda Hammer Takes the Blame on New Single “Big Hands,” Produced by Illuminati Hotties Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Just last summer local hard rock outfit Ramonda Hammer debuted their full-length record I Never Wanted Company, and the band moved swiftly back into the studio (figuratively or otherwise) to put together a new EP, expected to drop later this year. “Big Hands,” produced by Sarah … Continue reading Ramonda Hammer – “Big Hands”
talker’s New Single Sorts Through Her Identities—Celebrate the New EP March 8 at the Bootleg Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. It’s hard to find yourself. talker has experienced her fair share of growing pains; her new song, “Suck Up,” co-written and produced with Dan Sadin, releases all the pent-up frustration that comes with self-exploration. Perhaps in spite of the lyrics, the guitars are confident and … Continue reading talker – “Suck Up”
This confection weighs a ton—thank the lead guitars for that. Source: SoundCloud / James V Continue reading James V – “Blondie”
sawdustandgin: San Diego’s Exasperation takes pleasure in the destruction with this crunchy, post-rock number. Bookmark this video for when you need to vicariously let out some aggression. Paradise by Exasperation My Favorite Music Videos of 2019 10. Exasperation – “Full Story” Continue reading Best Videos of 2019: 10. Exasperation
Amy Guess demands space in new single “Lay Low” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Rock powerhouse Amy Guess is prepping her debut EP, due out later this year. The road to its release has included a few singles, all of which establish her as a bright and booming personality on the alternative rock scene. The Las Vegas artist also pours details … Continue reading
sawdustandgin: Frontperson Sarah Green of LA’s Spare Parts for Broken Hearts called the title of the band’s new single “ironic”—it was a slogan on a bottle of water that stared at her during a pivotal moment in her relationship at the time. ‘Ironic,’ because she ultimately decided to end it. Ironic New Single From Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, “Big Win” Provides Catharsis Originally appeared on Grimy … Continue reading
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