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Signing Story: The Cush
Date Signed: Spring 2020 Label: Mad Bunny Records Band Members: Gabby Douglas, bass, vocals; Burette Douglas, guitar, vocals Type of Music: Rock Management: Self-managed Booking: N/A Legal: Greg Brooks - ... -
Album Review: "When You See Yourself" by Kings of Leon
RCA Records Producer: Markus Dravs While much about this eighth release from the Followills is focused on the NFT, the new-ish cryptocurrency method in which it is being marketed, let’s ... -
Signing Story: Gatherers
Date Signed: March 15, 2020 Label: No Sleep Records Band Members: Rich Weinberger, vocals; Anthony Gesa, guitar; Adam Chichocki, drums; Rob Talalai, guitar; Siddhu Anandalingam, bass Type of Music: Post ... -
Album Review: The New Abnormal by The Strokes (7/10)
When Rick Rubin takes on a legacy act (Johnny Cash, Mick Jagger), he drills down to the core of the artist’s craft and enhances it. The Strokes were always somewhat ... -
Signing Story: Lawrence
Brother and sister Clyde and Gracie Lawrence currently reside in New York City (their actual original hometown!), the hotbed of indie bands. Their success story, however, is due to their ... -
James Intveld's Birthday Party at the Palomino Club
For one night, LA’s beloved Palomino Club, which closed in 1995 after nearly 50 years as the city’s country music home ground, was exhumed in celebration of country-rockabilly stalwart James ... -
Elvis Costello and Blondie at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
On a warm August night, Blondie took to the stage and put on a fun, crowd-pleasing show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Debbie Harry, always a fashion-forward person, ... -
Signing Story: Thick
Brooklyn-based trio Thick slaps sweet, harmonic vocals and biting lyrics on top of driving, rhythmic, punky guitars, providing some fresh girl power to 2019. The sound, if not the location of ... -
Peter Frampton on Key Moments of His Long Career
Since the release of his blockbuster solo record, Frampton Comes Alive, in 1976, and his indelible hit singles “Show Me the Way,” “Baby I Love Your Way” and “Do You ... -
Signing Story: Jason Hawk Harris
Los Angeles-based Jason Hawk Harris tried to veer away from his country roots in a pretty extreme way. He studied classical music composition at a small liberal arts college in ... -
Signing Story: Karolina Rose
When Karolina Rose graduated the prestigious Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, it seemed unlikely that she would pursue a career in the music business—as an artist. One thing still ... -
Signing Story: Bad Suns
Los Angeles-based rock band Bad Suns has a strong pop bent, so signing with legendary LA punk label Epitaph seems an unlikely partnership. But according to singer/guitarist Christo Bowman, it’s ... -
Album Review: Call Me Lucky by Dale Watson (7/10)
Deep-throated Dale Watson effectively channels his classic country influences on this release, recorded in Memphis, utilizing his songwriting skills effectively. Songs including the title track and “The Dumb Song” are ... -
Jerry Lee Lewis at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
When a hunched over 83-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis shuffled onstage and to the piano at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Cerritos, CA, it didn’t seem as though ... -
Signing Story: Nobody's Girl
The three women who comprise Austin-based Nobody's Girl are each established songwriters and performers who had no intention of a casual collaboration becoming a band. After meeting at the Kerrvile ... -
Industry Profile: Happiest Tee at the GRAMMY Talent Lounge
Armed with a business degree from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, entrepreneur Lash Fary created Distinctive Assets 20 years ago to create gift bags and gift suites ... -
Tav Falco - A Tav Falco Christmas (7/10)
So what makes a good Christmas record? And why do many artists put them out every year? Well, since not everyone can write the next “Frosty the Snowman,” veteran musician ... -
Frampton & Miller Come Alive!
Peter Frampton and the Steve Miller Band entertained a full house at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre on August 10, presented by Nederlander. Frampton opened the show, playing his hits including "Show Me the ... -
Signing Story: Repeat Repeat
Date Signed: April 25, 2017 Label: Dangerbird Records Band Members: Jared Corder, lead vocals; Andy Herrin, drums; Krysten, vocals. Type of Music: Alt-Pop/Indie Rock/Surf Pop Management: maxx.cua@redlightmanagement.com Booking: Justin.Bridgewater@unitedtalent.com Legal: ... -
Music Album Review: Mondo Cozmo - Plastic Soul (8/10)
After releasing singles and videos for more than a year, artist Mondo Cozmo finally put 10 songs together. His alternative/college radio/online hits are here: the soaring “Shine,” the haunting “Hold On To Me” ...
























