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The Los Angeles-based five-piece have put out a seven song EP that defies all expectations for a band that only formed a year ago.
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The Los Angeles-based five-piece have put out a seven song EP that defies all expectations for a band that only formed a year ago.
Los Angeles rockers Stars in Stereo are making their debut this year with a self-titled album ridden with strong rock anthems.
The Mean Time is a show hosted by aspiring musicians Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist about life in LA on the road to success.
Jared Gaines is an artist/songwriter/producer with an extensive catalog who tours as a full time guitarist. Patrick Gilchrist is an artist/director with a dedicated following on tiktok who has toured around the world.
Each week we will recount events that take place “in the mean time” from the glamorous writing sessions, video shoots, and tours, to the not so glamorous gig work, side hustles, and part-timing that comes standard with living in Los Angeles. The show will feature occasional guests, pulling from artists we’ve met in these sessions, shoots, and tours to share stories about their own journeys.
The day has finally arrived! Scene Queen has unleashed a “bimbocore” masterpiece with the release of her METALICIOUS EP, out via Hopeless Records. And it comes with an exciting TX2 collab, “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” She says of the song collection, “I wanted an EP that was as fun to make as when I was writing the Bimbocore volumes and making music was fresh and new to me. In the spirit of Bimbocore, I experimented with the pop influences, but this time the heavy parts are the heaviest they’ve ever been. From deathcore features to me laying down some of my… Read more »
Saosin may be gearing up to celebrate 20 years of their self-titled record, but they’re also keeping fans on their toes with the arrival of a new single, “Just Be Honest.” Excitingly, its accompanying music video was directed by bassist Chris Sorenson, Guitarist Beau Burchell says of the track, “We knew there was something special about ‘Just Be Honest’ from the moment of its inception. It had that rare feeling early on where you just know a song is going to matter on an album. Hearing Cove’s [Reber] vocals on it for the first time confirmed it, and then Phil’s [Sgrosso]… Read more »
Julia Wolf just teamed up with Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn, and their new collab “lamb,” is a must-add to your autumn playlists with its undeniably moody atmosphere and haunting storytelling. Sharing more of the crossover, Wolf says, “After listening to Kellin’s music for so long, and always feeling inspired by his voice and the sonic world he’s built, I was honored to have him be part of ‘lamb’ in only the most fitting setting…a Portland studio covered in clouds and rain. No one else could have brought what he did to the song!” Wolf delicately sings, “Why do you… Read more »
Rise Records just signed an iconic act, Niis (pronounced “Nice”), and this Los Angeles punk-rock quartet is ready to stomp into the scene and shake it up with their euphoric guitar licks and soaring choruses. The group just revealed their new track “Earthquakes,” and it’s the sultry rock offering we needed. Vocalist Mimi Doe said of the single and their signing, “It’s a song about growing through pain and heartbreak. Coming to terms with lost love and the profound scars it can leave on your heart. In a way, it’s a love letter to heartbreak itself. Working with Rise has… Read more »
New York’s The Bobby Lees may have just released their new record New Self in June, via Epitaph…but they’re kicking off fall with a new song. The trio revealed their exciting bonus track “Hey Na” featuring Lady Boy. The new song arrives with an official music video directed by John Swab, featuring nostalgic elevator hangs. “Hey Na” is a true-to-form hype anthem with a hypnotic beat and lyrics that pull no punches: “So what you got for me now, a milli a million bucks?/I know what I got and what it is worth so anything less go get fucked/I’m a… Read more »
The Bites are a hot new rock quartet based out of Los Angeles, and today the group has released their new track, “Dancing With The Devil.” The Bites are bringing back a classic rock and roll sound without it feeling the least bit stale. It’s like if Motley Crue had iPhones, or if Badflower had been around in the 80’s. The group is making guitars, long hair, and tight jeans cool again. “Dancing With The Devil” arrives as the fourth teaser from their upcoming self-titled record, dropping September 18. It follows “Aftertaste,” “Tattoo?,” and “Whenever You’re Ready.” Speaking on the… Read more »
We are eagerly awaiting The Paradox‘s sophomore EP, Proceed With Caution. But until its October 2 arrival, the pop-punk stars have dropped “That’s Not Fair” to tide us over. The group perfectly intertwines elements of classic punk rock with modern rock sonics, and a bit of humor, too. The EP is also set to feature singles “I Kinda Like That” and “Good For Me.”” Frontman Eric Dangerfield says, “‘That’s Not Fair’ was inspired by The Ramones, sonically, and it came from us talking about the funniest, messed-up stuff that has happened to us throughout our lives. We spent a lot… Read more »
