“Drop” by Thee Oh Sees
John Dwyer’s merry bunch of roaring psych-poppers are back with an album that puts it all together.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Haunted Summer
Bad blood with past bands hasn’t kept Haunted Summer from big things. We caught the LA-based duo backstage at The Chapel in SF to talk about the unexpected upsides of starting over.
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Outside Lands 2014 Reaction
One of our favorite things to do as spoiled (occasionally egotistical) writers is debate with each other.
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HEAR THIS: Criminal Hygiene
With their new Withdrawn EP, LA’s Criminal Hygiene will trigger that deep down part of you that just wants to bounce around and have a good time.
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TOUR DIARY: On The Road With Shearwater
Some people catch a gig during their vacation, I take my vacation to follow Shearwater on their West Coast tour.
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“In A Breath” by New Empire
Three albums in and New Empire has perfected that simple optimistic pop sound for radio ready 3 minute singles. Good? Bad? You decide.
HEAR THIS: Blüm
The Blum EP is quite indicative of his surroundings and experiences as a young’n in and out of love.
PICTURE THIS: Laura Mvula @ The Independent, SF 4/15/14
Hug it out with Laura Mvula at the Independent in San Francisco.
PICTURE THIS: Cage The Elephant + Juliette Lewis @ The Observatory, Santa Ana 4/15/14
Cage The Elephant get sweaty at the Observatory between Coachella dates.
HEAR THIS: Withered Hand
Tired of forgettable pop music? Withered Hand will stay with you well into the next day, even the next month.
PICTURE THIS: Blood Orange @ El Rey Theatre, LA 4/14/14
Blood Orange brought the Coachella party to the El Rey Monday evening.
“With Light And With Love” by Woods
Brooklyn weirdos Woods are back and exploring into more traditional pop territory on their 7th LP With Light And With Love.
