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Live Review: 18th & Addison at Harvard & Stone in Hollywood, CA
Material: New Jersey-based duo 18th & Addison sophisticatedly blend elements of rock and pop that span decades. In their latest release, Old Blues / Modern Love, familiar pop-punk elements derived ... -
Zyles at The Mint Los Angeles, CA
Material: An East Coast to Bay Area transplant, Zyles has successfully showcased two sides of his musical persona in, well, two singles. Debut track “Sundresses” highlights heavy retro grooves and swoon-y vocals to play alongside ... -
Live Review: Eileen Carey at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA
Material: Eileen Carey is a country pop-rock Ohio-to-Los Angeles transplant, and that aspect is consistent throughout her musical style. She subtly layers her tracks with hints of beach-y California elements that give off a Pat ... -
Album Review: You’re A Shooting Star, I’m A Sinking Ship by Whitney Ballen (6/10)
Whitney Ballen bravely layers tongue-in-cheek lyrics beneath earthy, genuinely pretty acoustic instrumentation her latest, You’re A Shooting Star, I’m A Sinking Ship. However, it’s concerning that her words will get ... -
Live Review: New Language at The Viper Room in Hollywood, CA
Material: New Language are determined to be the next big name in modern rock. Instrumentally, their work is reminiscent of classic AC/DC and old-school Three Days Grace, with slight emo/punk ... -
Live Review: Only Bricks at The Peppermint Club in West Hollywood, CA
Material: Santa Monica indie pop duo Only Bricks are the definition of quirky, hipster pop. With debut EP Foundation, the pair channels instrumental characteristics similar to Grouplove and new-school Walk ... -
Album Review: The Circle by Nalani & Sarina
Nalani & Sarina blur the lines between classic soul/funk and modern indie-pop in their full-length debut, The Circle. Scrappy lead single “Young & Inexperienced” brings to light the struggle that today’s young adults face ... -
Live Review: Christine Rosander at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Christine Rosander undoubtedly strives for her music to uplift and relate to her listeners’ lives. In her latest release Been A Long Time, Rosander shares her struggles and frustrations ... -
Ebb & Flow at The Hotel Cafe Hollywood, CA
Material: Los Angeles indie pop/soul trio Ebb & Flow is not your average local act. Their latest album Edge of the World does a great job using their preferred musical ... -
High Risk at the Viper Room in West Hollywood
Material: Self-described as “the punk rock party the world has been missing,” High Risk take that statement to heart. In fact, listeners can easily hear punk royalty like Sum 41, MxPx and Green Day ...
