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Eiko Ishibashi Blends Classical with Intricate Ambiance on ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Score

June 28, 2024 News Comments Off on Eiko Ishibashi Blends Classical with Intricate Ambiance on ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Score

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Eiko Ishibashi, the prolific session musician and ambient powerhouse dominating the Japanese avant-garde, has released her fifth solo work, LP Evil Does Not Exist, a compelling collection that blends a range […]

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Everything But The Everything Adds Some ‘Salt’ to a Hotshot Punk Sound

June 27, 2024 News Comments Off on Everything But The Everything Adds Some ‘Salt’ to a Hotshot Punk Sound

Led by Izzy The Gent, the Bay Area-based Everything But The Everything delivers fresh alt-punk vibes. Their new 7-inch A&B Sides Volume Two is out now. Everything But The Everything is comprised of vocalist Sophia […]

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Lee Underwood Displays Unfettered Guitar Work with Remastered ‘California Sigh’

June 26, 2024 News Comments Off on Lee Underwood Displays Unfettered Guitar Work with Remastered ‘California Sigh’

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE The experimental jazz guitarist behind Tim Buckley’s jazz-psych 60’s and 70’s catalog, Lee Underwood, is set to re-release his 1988 solo instrumental masterwork California Sigh on Drag City Records this Friday. […]

Deb Morrison - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Americana West Music Fest Day 2: Where Lyrics Took Center Stage at Hotel Cafe

June 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Americana West Music Fest Day 2: Where Lyrics Took Center Stage at Hotel Cafe

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Americana West Music Festival, where the boots were kicking, closed out their two day event at Hotel Cafe with a packed house. Like day one, […]

Sara Petite - Notes From Vivace photos
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Americana West Music Fest Brings Out the Best in Cowboy Hats and Twangy Music – Day 1

June 24, 2024 News Comments Off on Americana West Music Fest Brings Out the Best in Cowboy Hats and Twangy Music – Day 1

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Americana West Music Festival returned to Hotel Cafe for their annual two day event. Day one had 17 acts playing across both venue stages. […]

Child Seat - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Child Seat Makes Release Show for ‘Dancing at The Disco’ a Family Affair

June 23, 2024 News Comments Off on Child Seat Makes Release Show for ‘Dancing at The Disco’ a Family Affair

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – “Do you want to feel something good tonight?” Madeleine Mathews of Child Seat asked the crowd. Child Seat was celebrating the release of their sophomore […]

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Review: Joni Mitchell Takes Artist Spotlight with ‘The Asylum Albums (1976-1980)’

June 21, 2024 News Comments Off on Review: Joni Mitchell Takes Artist Spotlight with ‘The Asylum Albums (1976-1980)’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE The fourth volume of the ongoing Joni Mitchell Archives series is upon us with The Asylum Albums (1976 – 1980). An effort to preserve the beloved Canadian singer-songwritrer’s discography has taken us […]

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Hermanos Gutiérrez Blend Psychedelic Tones with Latin Guitar on ‘Sonido Cósmico’

June 20, 2024 News Comments Off on Hermanos Gutiérrez Blend Psychedelic Tones with Latin Guitar on ‘Sonido Cósmico’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Brothers Alejandro and Stephan Gutiérrez comprise the latin instrumental group Hermanos Gutiérrez. On their sixth record Sonido Cósmico, the pair draws from all sides, embracing the psychedelic undertones of their Swiss home […]

Pool Kids at No Earbuds Fest - All photos by Notes From Vivace
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

No Earbuds Fest Descends on Pomona, Showcasing Bands From Around the U.S.

June 19, 2024 News Comments Off on No Earbuds Fest Descends on Pomona, Showcasing Bands From Around the U.S.

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE POMONA, Calif. – The 2024 music festival season is underway in Southern California. One festival called No Earbuds Fest took over two venues (The Glass House and The […]

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Watch: Little Feat Drops Video for ‘Milkman’ Track off Latest Album, ‘Sam’s Place’

June 18, 2024 News Comments Off on Watch: Little Feat Drops Video for ‘Milkman’ Track off Latest Album, ‘Sam’s Place’

Release – Little Feat raise their collective glass to the “Milkman” with the newly released video for the opening track from their blues-focused album Sam’s Place. The upbeat video was filmed earlier this year at […]

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Vampire Weekend, English Beat and Voodoo Glow Skulls Make an All-Ska Night

June 17, 2024 News Comments Off on Vampire Weekend, English Beat and Voodoo Glow Skulls Make an All-Ska Night

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS HOLLYWOOD – It was a magical night at The Hollywood Bowl, “a Ska night,” as Ezra Koenig told us. Ska is not what first comes to mind when you […]

Ava Liversidge

Cola Drops ‘The Gloss,’ Teeming with Clever Lyrics and Original, Minimalist Style

June 16, 2024 News Comments Off on Cola Drops ‘The Gloss,’ Teeming with Clever Lyrics and Original, Minimalist Style

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Montreal-based indie rockers Cola continue to carve out their niche on their second full-length release The Gloss, out now. The three-piece postpunkers composed of Tim Darcy (guitar, vocals), Ben Stidworthy (bass), […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

MILCK Debuts Single ‘Oh Mother,’ Preps for Girl Up USA Leadership Summit

June 14, 2024 News Comments Off on MILCK Debuts Single ‘Oh Mother,’ Preps for Girl Up USA Leadership Summit

By DONNA BALANCIA Singer-songwriter MILCK has debuted “Oh, Mother,” a poignant track that delves into the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship. With “Oh Mother,” MILCK, whose given name is Connie Kimberly Lim, delves into […]

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Wings Releases Its Most Renowned Bootleg Album, ‘One Hand Clapping’

June 13, 2024 News Comments Off on Wings Releases Its Most Renowned Bootleg Album, ‘One Hand Clapping’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE If you’re a fan of Wings or Paul McCartney, the fact that their live studio recording One Hand Clapping has only been available on bootleg since August of 1974 has not stopped […]

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Charli xcx Proves Her Versatility with New LP ‘Brat’ – Review by Ava Liversidge

June 12, 2024 News Comments Off on Charli xcx Proves Her Versatility with New LP ‘Brat’ – Review by Ava Liversidge

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE The latest LP Brat from English hyperpop artist Charli xcx hits rewind as it pushes the envelope for pop as a genre. Charli xcx got her start DJing in London’s warehouse […]

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No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona

June 11, 2024 News Comments Off on No Values Punk Festival Delivers Danzig, Iggy and Crowd Surfers to Pomona

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS POMONA, Calif. – The parking was a nightmare, the crowds were huge, and the heat was blazing. But if you were in a punk mood, the inaugural punk festival […]

GIFT - Photo by Dana Trippe
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview

June 10, 2024 News Comments Off on GIFT Brings the Sounds of ‘Illuminator’ to Los Angeles Venues – An Interview

Interview by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – New York City based band GIFT has an album releasing on August 23rd called Illuminator. They’re also doing a two-night stand in Los Angeles on June 13th […]

Ava Liversidge

Eels Poses Poignant Questions and Ponders Answers on Album ‘Eels Time!’ – Review

June 9, 2024 News Comments Off on Eels Poses Poignant Questions and Ponders Answers on Album ‘Eels Time!’ – Review

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Eels seems to have mellowed into quiet reflection on its 15th studio album Eels Time! Eels Time! is the first in-person recording session since the group’s COVID-era hiatus and frontman Mark […]

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Bryn Battani’s EP ‘Guest Room’ Weaves Melodic Tapestries of Promise – Review

June 7, 2024 News Comments Off on Bryn Battani’s EP ‘Guest Room’ Weaves Melodic Tapestries of Promise – Review

By AVA LIVERSIDGE The rising chamber-pop songstress Bryn Battani’s new EP Guest Room weaves folk storytelling through intricate melodic tapestries, making this collection one of undeniable promise. The Austin-based singer-songwriter aims to maintain her western […]

By ALYSON CAMUS

Billy Idol, John Travolta Go Punk for Johnny Ramone Tribute at Hollywood Forever

June 6, 2024 News Comments Off on Billy Idol, John Travolta Go Punk for Johnny Ramone Tribute at Hollywood Forever

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – You can always count on Linda Ramone to book a memorable event. Since the pandemic, we haven’t had the chance to attend another Johnny Ramone Tribute […]

Deep Purple - Photo by Jim Rakete
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Deep Purple Drop New Track ‘Pictures Of You’ and Reveal Tour Dates Ahead of Album

June 5, 2024 News Comments Off on Deep Purple Drop New Track ‘Pictures Of You’ and Reveal Tour Dates Ahead of Album

Release – Deep Purple’s latest song, “Pictures Of You” is now available for streaming ahead of the band’s new album, called =1. The single is offered as part of a 4-track bundle which features two […]

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Perfume Genius Marks 10th Anniversary of ‘Too Bright’ Album with Tour

June 4, 2024 News Comments Off on Perfume Genius Marks 10th Anniversary of ‘Too Bright’ Album with Tour

Release – This year marks the 10th anniversary of Perfume Genius’ critically acclaimed album Too Bright, originally released by Matador on September 23, 2014. The third record by Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas), it marked a […]

girl in red - all photos by Notes From Vivace
By NOTES FROM VIVACE

Greek Theatre in LA Celebrates Pride Month with girl in red and The Beaches – Review

June 2, 2024 News Comments Off on Greek Theatre in LA Celebrates Pride Month with girl in red and The Beaches – Review

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Marie Ulven Ringheim, the musician known professionally as girl in red, played two nights recently at the Greek Theatre. How might one sum up the […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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