Sleep Can’t Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The sunny quintet that Angelenos may know as Jubilo Drive almost called themselves Thursday Night Taxi Service. It has a neon sheen to it, though band names should not have that many words or letters. The phrase was used by the band’s previous drummer, Eric Cruz, as the title to his college radio show. One of his proudest moments was … Continue reading Sleep Can’t Stop Jubilo Drive on Their New Album Late Night, Early Morning

A Fragile Tomorrow Wonder How to Dance in Crisis

Originally appeared as ‘The 405 meets A Fragile Tomorrow’ on the 405.  For the Kelly brothers, the title of their band’s new record, Generation Loss, works twofold: as a commentary on how contemporary politics are eroding our nation’s youth and also as a reference to the loss of their mother. Sean, Dom, and Brendan Kelly are joined by Shaun Rhoades and Josh Kean to form A … Continue reading A Fragile Tomorrow Wonder How to Dance in Crisis

Queer grunge rock achieves a higher purpose for Swinomish musician, Katherine Paul aka Black Belt Eagle Scout. Her new video for “Soft Stud” was filmed on the ancestral lands of the Chinook tribe, located in what is otherwise known as Oregon and Washington states.  Continue reading

Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Laura Pasek.  Loma came out with another five-piece touring band for their set, this time led by Emily Cross of Cross Record. (Her partner in that project, Dan Duszynski, is also in Loma.) She had on an all-white ensemble, intending to catch the light of the tubes laying across the floor of the stage. … Continue reading Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson