Turning the Tide

The striking ‘70s private press -like album cover first caught my attention and the trio’s utilitarian, yet artistic name provided the impet...

The Youtube algorithm finally got it right and pointed me in the direction of a new favorite Los Angeles band. (“Even a stopped clock is rig...

“I have like 3 huge Velvet Underground books. Do I really need another?” was the response of a musician friend when I told him about this ep...

What’s more American than U.S. bands from basements, garages and rec rooms incorporating, interpreting and counterattacking the British Musi...

Four albums into their consistent run, Yea-Ming & the Rumours have released their most provocative and pop-forward album yet with Residu...

It’s the Numbers’ second album of heartfelt and bittersweet jangle twang in less than a year. Seemingly out of the blue, Bomp!/Turnaround Re...

The third album is the charm for the Los Angeles band originally from Aliso Viejo. Whether you call this power pop, new wave like Tempe, Ari...