Water District – “Neo Emo”
It’s “High Tide” for Water District’s new EP: “Neo Emo" According to the Sleep Health Foundation, “We dream most vividly during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.” Up-and-coming LA band, Water District thinks differently. As heard on the opening track of their...
“Why’d You Have To Act Like That Though” – Inner Wave
“Why’d You Have To Act Like That Though” is the first single from L.A.-based Inner Wave’s upcoming EP, wya. The project follows the success of the indie psychedelic rock band’s 2018 LP, Underwater +. Blending synth-wave with R&B beats, the track exemplifies the...
Keeping it Old School with The Buttertones
When The Buttertones take the stage, all eyes are on them. All five of the members have an individual vintage aesthetic that fits in perfectly with their nostalgic sound. The five piece band creates a unique, rockabilly sound that combines quick, nostalgic beats with...
Háblame – Chicano Batman
Perfectly mixing West Coast psychedelia with 70s soul, Chicano Batman never has any trouble finding a groove. Such is the case with their recent collaboration with Mexican indie singer, Caloncho, on their two track EP. Kicking it off is “Háblame,” a high-spirited...
Part III – Crumb
“Wish I could speak, but I have nothing to say,” lazily sings lead singer/guitarist, Lila Ramani, on “Part III,” Crumb’s latest single since their 2017 EP, Locket. The vulnerable reflection is nothing new from the psych-pop band that finds solace in emotional...
Blue Tick – Good Morning
“Toothpaste for breakfast/And I'll check to see we’re all alive.” The first lines off “Blue Tick,” the latest single from Melbourne-based duo Good Morning. The track is the fourth single from their upcoming album, The Option, set for release on April 5. Though Stefan...
SWMRS’ Flame Keeps Burning with Berkeley’s on Fire
If there’s one thing to be said about SWMRS, it’s that they’ve got an abundance of punk spirit. Their fourth album, Berkeley’s on Fire, is brimming with energy. In comparison with their last album, Drive North, which was wrought with teenage angst, Berkeley's on Fire...
KOLARS brings a punchy energy to The Wayfarer
The Wayfarer crowd murmured and rocked back and forth on their feet, anxiously awaiting the upcoming performances. It was unclear how many people were there for the show, and how many were just there for the drinks. The atmosphere was calm and organized beforehand,...
“Get to the Point” – Colin Caulfield
On Colin Caulfield’s latest single, “Get to the Point,” the L.A. based musician/singer has established himself as a solo artist while showcasing his distinct feel-good sound. Groovy in all the right places, the track is sincerity done right: straightforward and...
Fools – Drugdealer
Drugdealer, the recording project of Michael Collins, is back with “Fools” off the forthcoming Raw Honey. The groovy track is the perfect follow-up to 2016’s The End Of Comedy, evoking the spirit of the 70s via contemporary means, creating a timeless, multi-textured...