LIVE REVIEW: Cults, Spectrals, Mrs. Magician @ Observatory, Santa Ana, 4/3/12
Cults, Spectrals, and Mrs. Magician were a fun group of bands to see on a Tuesday night in SoCal.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Yesterday Was Lived And Lost” by New Build
When two members of Hot Chip get together with a composer/engineer, a magical album full of electronic pop is the result.
HEAR THIS: Mrs. Magician
Mrs. Magician is a throwback to ‘60s pop rock… almost. The lyrics on “Strange Heaven” might catch you off guard!
LIVE REVIEW: The Naked and Famous, Vacationer, Now Now @ Observatory, Santa Ana 3/20/12
While the current leg of The Naked and Famous’ NA tour is the last for now, Tuesday night proved they will definitely be back.
LIVE REVIEW: Say Anything @ The Viper Room, LA 3/12/12
LA’s Say Anything celebrated the release of their new album with a show at the Viper Room and a live broadcast for all their fans.
ALBUM REVIEW: "Baby" by Tribes
Tribes brings back awesome bare-bones rock ‘n roll that’ll make you want to drag out your plaid shirt again.
HEAR THIS: Tribes
With melodic guitar riffs and a sound like some favorites from the ’90s, Tribes’ time seems to be now.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Metal Moon” by Dirty Ghosts
A former punk rocker goes a different route with electronic rhythms in Dirty Ghost’s Metal Moon.