Cover Art By Zack Beitel Whaja Dew has always been a one of a kind band. I remember the first time I saw them at the Los Angeles DIY venue, The Smell with Espresso, The Gems, and Rose Dorn. They were so easy to make out due to their bright single-colored jumpsuits and ex-member Yali […]
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Formerly known as Cassette Culture, Melatonin Girls is an alternative rock band reigning from Long Beach California. In their Cassette Culture days, they were known for their angsty lyrics, all-black attire, and for being unofficial royalty of Long Beach music venue, Dipiazzas. After a hiatus, Cassette Culture is back with a new sound, a new […]
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Sep
Sep
Tokyo Lucky Hole is quite the oddball name for a rock group. Their eccentric name is only the tip of their weirdness. They add a spin of elegant glam rock to traditional indie rock. On the album cover, Clay Fuller, the frontman of the group, can be spotted easily with his glitter-filled outfit and his […]
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Aug
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A new wave of sensual and intimate bedroom pop has been on the rise within indie music for years now, and Michael Seyer is one of the great innovators of the genre. Seyer recently performed at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles after a long tour with the indie hit band Men I Trust. I […]
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Aug
Aug
Photograph by Robert Nunez Few times in my life have I thought, “Nothing could possibly ruin this moment.” Usually, the thought is never contested, the good vibes keep coming, and the euphoria continues to flow through my body. When I saw Enjoy’s set, the thought of something ruining the perfect moment I had bestowed upon […]
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Aug
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Photograph by Johnny Bell Rock ‘n’ Roll can be packaged into countless aesthetics, and styles. As long as the audience is grooving to the sound, not much else matters. The Gems, reigning from Long Beach, California, have been making Rock n Roll in all different sorts of styles since 2015. Originally a two-piece with Thurston […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, Interviews, Staff Pick Locals Only
A Conversation With Music Video Director Brandon Hoogenboom.
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Aug
Aug
I’ve had the pleasure of writing about Brandon Hoogenboom in the past, however, it’s always been within the confines of his own musical journey. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, his work is a breath of fresh air. His songwriting and tranquil voice truly offer a new and original take on what […]
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Jun
Jun
Check out her performance of “Minuscule” at Hurley Live Session from May 2019
A Conversation With, Concert Review, Festivals, Interviews, Post Show Thoughts
Post Show Thoughts: East End Block Party 2019 and Interview With Tyson Pruong
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Every summer, I look forward to the East End Block Party to catch locals acts and enjoy everything that Downtown Santa Ana has to offer. This year was just as fun as the last and I finally got to see some artists I have been wanting to see live for a while. The two main […]
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Jun
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Long Beach native Bane’s World performs six songs with Green Light Sessions. (See below) Green Light Sessions is an ongoing series featuring live performances from an eclectic collection of artists. https://www.dompen.co Bane’s World headlines Nothing Fest on Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at the Garden Amp in Orange County. Get tickets at bit.ly/nothingfest. Tickets are $20 online […]