On The Cusp: Chester Brix

On The Cusp: Chester Brix

By Ellen Chapman On May 7, Chester Brix made their American radio debut at KX FM 104.7 with Tyler Russell, featuring live versions of two singles: “Deep End” and “Pirouette”  We got an Arctic Monkeys vibe … if Arctic Monkeys were R&B and funk inspired. For such a...
Tyler’s Track of the Week: Mt. Joy “Dirty Love”

Tyler’s Track of the Week: Mt. Joy “Dirty Love”

Each week, our General Manager Tyler Russell picks his favorite tune. This week, we’re throwing the honors to Los Angeles-based Mt. Joy with “Dirty Love” off the debut self-titled album released March 2nd. This band has wowed us in the past with...

Blind Pilot Soars at the El Rey

By Claire Epting Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Blind Pilot at first seems to fit the Portlandia stereotype to a tee. Indie folk band? Check. A banjo player? Check. At least one member with a beard? Check. But on June 24th at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, the...
The Strokes: “OBLIVIUS” FIRST LISTEN

The Strokes: “OBLIVIUS” FIRST LISTEN

Julian Casablancas delivered the Strokes new single “OBLIVIUS” on his new satellite radio show “Culture Void” just after 7:15am PST today. He segued it out of a Chopin piece, and it was unclear whether he was actually still asleep while...