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The Best Gig I Ever Saw: MyVeronica Recalls Tokyo Shoegazer
L.A.'s MyVeronica (pictured left) told us about her Tokyo Shoegazer experience in Taiwan. MyVeronica: In February 2023, I made a pilgrimage to Taiwan, the birthplace of my father. On my ... -
Mason Summit Can't Do Without His 1963 Gibson Country Western
Nashville-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mason Summit of the Prickly Pair told us about his Gibson love... Mason Summit: In January 2008, just weeks before my father died, my family ... -
Cock Sparrer Bring the Oi Hollywood
Even taking into account the fact that British Oi! icons Cock Sparrer haven't performed in Los Angeles for 25 years, it felt slightly shocking that they sold out their first ... -
Steve Hackett Dives Into His Past at the Orpheum
Maybe to the larger world, Steve Hackett isn't the most well known name in the Genesis ranks. However, real fans of the British prog icons are well aware of his ... -
Lil Baby Drops Middle of the Summer in the Fall
GRAMMY-winning rapper Lil Baby has dropped new single and video "Middle of the Summer," taken from The Leaks project, out December 3. "Crafted as a fan-first offering, The Leaks compiles ... -
Hit the Decks! It's MELTX
Irish-born DJ, producer and filmmaker MELTX started producing because she couldn’t find the exact sound she was hearing in her head. "I was scoring my own short films, building emotion ... -
My Favorite Album: Friend's House Loves to Smile
The Beach Boys Smile Sessions (Capitol) L.A. DIY indie project Friend's House told us about their love for a Beach Boys classic. Friend's House: My favorite album of all time ... -
The Best Gig I Ever Saw: badsoma Loves The Land
Armin Fard of L.A. six-piece indie rock outfit badsoma told us about his Mitski experience. Armin Fard: March 28th, 2024 at the Shrine Auditorium, I saw Mitski's The Land. That was ... -
Beauty School Dropout Can't Do Without Their AbleSet Software
Rock band Beauty School Dropout collectively told us about their love for their AbleSet software. Beauty School Dropout: A piece of gear we’ve been using that I’m obsessed with is ... -
Video of the Week: Lil Bushwick and SID Drop "We Gone"
Lil Bushwick has joined forces with SID (aka Sid Wilson of Slipknot, DJ Starscream fame) for new single and video "We Gone," and it's a Rick and Morty-inspired affair. The ... -
Hit the Decks! It's Eric David Hoegemeyer
Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and son of Detroit Eric David Hoegemeyer released the Elements 001 EP in July, the latest chapter in a thrillingly diverse musical journey that has included the bands ... -
Live Review of Rachael Sage & The Sequins
Hotel Café Los Angeles, CA Contact: james@pressherepublicity.comWeb: rachaelsage.com Players: Rachael Sage, vocals, guitar, keys; Dave Eggar, cello; Andy Mac, drums Rachael Sage is one of this country’s best kept secrets. She practically sneaks by ... -
Album Review of "Apostasy in Black" by Soldiers of Destruction (8/10)
American’t RecordsProducer: John Feeney Formed in London back in 1981, the Soldiers of Destruction are now based in Las Vegas and, while some things have changed over the decades, they’re ... -
Favorite Signing Stories 2025: N8NOFACE
Date Signed: March 2025 Label: Stones Throw Records Type of Music: Synth-Punk Management: Daniel Hall (Worldwide) Booking: Nick Storch Legal: Bryan Christner A&R: Peanut Butter Wolf Web: n8noface.la Anyone who has seen N8NOFACE (pronounced Nate No Face) ... -
Favorite Signing Stories 2025: Luvcat
Date Signed: September 2024Label: AWALGenre: Alternative Pop, RockManagement: Ben Carey, Fred Lane Fox - Gum Music Management Booking: Ben Coles, Carly James, Ben Buchannan - CAALegal: Paul Lennon - SGDPublicity: Toast, ... -
My Favorite Album: Heartwells Swell for My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance The Black Parade (Reprise) Skwid of Long Beach punk outfit Heartwells tells of his for love for this modern MCR classic Skwid: The Black Parade (TBP) is the perfect ... -
DIY Spotlight: Marina Fleming
Singer and songwriter Marina Fleming started writing songs in middle school to make sense of her changing emotions. “Music has always been there for me as an outlet to express ... -
Bookstore: "Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness and Mental Strength" By Frank Zummo
Frank Zummo is the drummer with Canadian pop-punk kings Sum 41 and, alongside veteran music journo Jason Pettigrew, he’s penned an autobiography (published by Modern Drummer) that’s all at once ... -
Bookstore: "Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella" By Katie Bain
Music journalist Bain has been attending the Coachella Festival for years, and she’s put all those hours in the baking desert sun to good use. Her lungs full of dust ... -
Bookstore: "In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me" By Simon Raymonde
British producer, musician, and record-company CEO Simon Raymonde was one third of the Cocteau Twins and offshoot This Mortal Coil, and he’s the founder of the Bella Union records label. He’s ...
