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Paul Weller Band - Photo by Vladimir
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Paul Weller Drops Single ‘Earth Beat’ Off Upcoming Album ‘On Sunset’

April 1, 2020 News Comments Off on Paul Weller Drops Single ‘Earth Beat’ Off Upcoming Album ‘On Sunset’

By JOHN DALY Paul Weller of The Jam has changed up his style and he’s prepping a new electronic album on Sunset on June 12. On Sunset is Weller’s 15th solo album. And this record will […]

White Girl Wasted by A Bunch of Jerks
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A Bunch of Jerks Help Us Fend off The Blues with ‘White Girl Wasted’ and ‘Flying Saucer Attack’

April 1, 2020 News Comments Off on A Bunch of Jerks Help Us Fend off The Blues with ‘White Girl Wasted’ and ‘Flying Saucer Attack’

By JOHN DALY One of the more bizarre releases this week is the hilariously excellent EP White Girl Wasted by A Bunch of Jerks.  Come on, can this be real? Well the music is fast-paced […]

Morrissey releases I Am Not a Dog on a Chain - Photo by Dominique Houcmant
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Review: Morrissey Refuses to be Confined with New Album ‘I Am Not a Dog on a Chain’

March 31, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Morrissey Refuses to be Confined with New Album ‘I Am Not a Dog on a Chain’

By DAN MACINTOSH You can sometimes recognize a Morrissey album before you even hear a single note. His latest album is titled I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, but not — mind you […]

Peter Bjorn and John Endless Dream Review
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Peter Bjorn and John Deliver Stripped Down and Memorable Pop with ‘Endless Dream’

March 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Peter Bjorn and John Deliver Stripped Down and Memorable Pop with ‘Endless Dream’

By DAN MACINTOSH Peter Bjorn and John’s latest full-length features no overt whistling, as did the trio’s “Young Folks” hit. It does, though, contain plenty of the irresistible pop music we’ve come to expect from […]

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Review: ‘After Hours’ by The Weeknd Proves Those Who do Remember The Past Repeat It Too

March 27, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: ‘After Hours’ by The Weeknd Proves Those Who do Remember The Past Repeat It Too

By DONNA BALANCIA The Weeknd’s new album After Hours is a blend of  R and B and 1980s synth, and it goes to prove that even those who do remember the past repeat it anyway. […]

Bob Dylan in New York November 2019
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Review: Bob Dylan’s ‘Murder Most Foul’ a Lamentful History of America’s Slow Death

March 27, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Bob Dylan’s ‘Murder Most Foul’ a Lamentful History of America’s Slow Death

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Dylan, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2016, apparently has a lot to say about what’s going on in our world with the new track “Murder Most Foul.” The […]

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Scott Goodwin Keeps The Confetti Flying in New Party Video ‘Dirty’

March 26, 2020 News Comments Off on Scott Goodwin Keeps The Confetti Flying in New Party Video ‘Dirty’

By JOHN DALY Scott Goodwin is keeping the party going — at least in his latest video — with the fun new single “Dirty.” With confetti flying and wild party-goers, the fun doesn’t stop. After […]

The Dream Syndicate - Courtesy of the band
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Dan MacIntosh Record Review: ‘The Universe Inside’ Grants Powerful Sonic Wishes

March 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Record Review: ‘The Universe Inside’ Grants Powerful Sonic Wishes

By DAN MACINTOSH Back in 1984, The Dream Syndicate recorded a song called “John Coltrane Stereo Blues.” Now, in 2020, this pivotal Los Angeles-originated band has recorded an album, The Universe Inside, that kicks off […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Lauren Jauregui Releases ‘Lento’ to Pay Honor to Cuban-American Roots

March 20, 2020 News Comments Off on Lauren Jauregui Releases ‘Lento’ to Pay Honor to Cuban-American Roots

By DONNA BALANCIA Lauren Jauregui has released the track and video for “Lento,” produced by Tainy, who is on the track and in the video. Jauregui, formerly of Fifth Harmony, said she hopes the upbeat track […]

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Patrick Ames Makes Reality a Little Easier to Bear with Album, ‘Liveness’

March 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Patrick Ames Makes Reality a Little Easier to Bear with Album, ‘Liveness’

By JOHN DALY  Patrick Ames discusses life and its ongoing challenges and triumphs throughout the album Liveness. It’s an emotive and heartfelt record that has carved a niche in folk-rock in punk rock style. The […]

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Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls Drop ‘The Devil Ain’t Talkin’ and Rock Harvard and Stone

March 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls Drop ‘The Devil Ain’t Talkin’ and Rock Harvard and Stone

By DONNA BALANCIA Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls took the stage and rocked Harvard and Stone in Hollywood the other night. And as usual, the band drew a good crowd, but it will be […]

Donald Glover Presents
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Donald Glover Releases New Album Depicting Buildings on Fire and People in Pandemonium

March 15, 2020 News Comments Off on Donald Glover Releases New Album Depicting Buildings on Fire and People in Pandemonium

By DONNA BALANCIA Updated: Album and artwork has been removed from the site. Donald Glover, formerly known as Childish Gambino, released a new album early Sunday through his website Donald Glover Presents. The 12-track collection, with […]

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Bif Naked Fights the Power in Pugilistic Fashion with New Video and Single, ‘Jim’

March 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Bif Naked Fights the Power in Pugilistic Fashion with New Video and Single, ‘Jim’

By DONNA BALANCIA There comes a time when one must summon inner strength to break free of an oppressor. It requires courage. It requires a strong core. And sometimes it even requires a pair of […]

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Review: New Sluka Track ‘VIP’ Begs The Question – Is Fame a Fetching Fancy for All?

March 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: New Sluka Track ‘VIP’ Begs The Question – Is Fame a Fetching Fancy for All?

Sluka Features Furry Friends in Latest Video Release By DONNA BALANCIA Listeners can always expect a rousing political or sociologically important song from Sluka, and with the new release, “VIP,” the no-holds-barred band doesn’t disappoint. […]

LiL Peep during fashion days in Europe - Courtesy
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Review: LiL Peep Netflix Doc ‘Everybody’s Everything’ a Heartbreaking and Personal Story of Challenges

March 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: LiL Peep Netflix Doc ‘Everybody’s Everything’ a Heartbreaking and Personal Story of Challenges

By DONNA BALANCIA LiL Peep documentary “Everybody’s Everything” takes viewers into the personal and sweet story behind the rise of a revered and revolutionary alt-poet musician. It is a heartbreaking look at the short life […]

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GUM Releases Track and Video for Dreamy ‘Out In The World’

March 12, 2020 News Comments Off on GUM Releases Track and Video for Dreamy ‘Out In The World’

By JOHN DALY GUM, also known as Jay Watson, has released a new track with an accompanying video, “Out In The World.” It’s the first release for GUM since 2018. “Out In The World,” is […]

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Jackson Price Creates a Unique New Mexico Blues Sound with Album ‘I Used To Have Fun’

March 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Jackson Price Creates a Unique New Mexico Blues Sound with Album ‘I Used To Have Fun’

By JOHN DALY Jackson Price has followed his dream and is releasing a new album I Used To Have Fun. Price, who had a solid career as an actor in his LA days, devotes himself […]

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Mother Yeti Delights Wide Range of Music Lovers with Retro-Mod Record ‘My Best Please’

March 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Mother Yeti Delights Wide Range of Music Lovers with Retro-Mod Record ‘My Best Please’

Review By JOHN DALY It’s not an easy task, but the band Mother Yeti has created an album that captures the best of the 1970s rock scene and adds a genre-snapping and appealing new spin.  […]

Beauty Queen releases 'Sweet Memory' - Photo by Taylor Thompson
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VIDEO: Beauty Queen Sings of Unrequited Love with ‘Sweet Memory’

February 20, 2020 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Beauty Queen Sings of Unrequited Love with ‘Sweet Memory’

Beauty Queen Plays The Echo in LA By JOHN DALY Beauty Queen  has released the dreamy analog-style alt-pop song “Sweet Memory,” produced by Tennis duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. Beauty Queen AKA Katie Iannitello, […]

Pet Shop Boys 'Hotspot' Review by Dan MacIntosh - Courtesy photo
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Review: Pet Shop Boys Bring the Heat with New Album ‘Hotspot’

February 10, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Pet Shop Boys Bring the Heat with New Album ‘Hotspot’

By DAN MACINTOSH Neil Tennant’s droll vocals are Pet Shop Boys’ primary distinctive, which makes Hotspot one more memorable musical chapter filled with of what we’ve come to love about this intelligent dance duo. Although […]

Teri Gender Bender and Le Butcherettes at The Hi Hat - Photo by Donna Balancia
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Review: ‘Don’t Bleed’ by Le Butcherettes An Emotive Journey That Speaks For Those Who Cannot

January 31, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: ‘Don’t Bleed’ by Le Butcherettes An Emotive Journey That Speaks For Those Who Cannot

By DONNA BALANCIA No matter how bad things devolve, signs of perseverance are all around us. Take the new EP Don’t Bleed by Le Butcherettes. Due out February 14, Don’t Bleed is an inventive collection […]

David Haerle releases Go Do That With Sharon - Photo by Jenna Schoenefeld
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David Haerle Music Proves You Should Come-a-Knockin’ When His Van’s Rockin’

January 10, 2020 News Comments Off on David Haerle Music Proves You Should Come-a-Knockin’ When His Van’s Rockin’

Haerle Takes a Trip with ‘Go Do That With Sharon’ By DONNA BALANCIA David Haerle has released “Go Do That With Sharon,” a raging rocker about taking the RV to the Salton Sea. It’s the […]

Bill Fay in his recording studio - Courtesy Bill Fay
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Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

January 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Bill Fay Uses Piano in Haunting Fashion in Video ‘Salt Of The Earth’

By DONNA BALANCIA Bill Fay has released “Salt Of The Earth,” a piano-leading single from Countless Branches, his new album out January 17th on the Dead Oceans label. The single is a follow up to […]

Dime Box Band - Photo by Donna Balancia
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Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

December 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Dime Box Band and Danny and The Doorknobs Make it a Family Affair at Cinema Bar

By DONNA BALANCIA Saturday night at the Cinema Bar was the setting for some swinging country-punk and rock that packed the small Culver City room with friends, family and longtime fans. And it’s still the […]

The Untouchables at Saint Rocke - Photo by Luis Moreno
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Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

December 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Untouchables Deliver The Ska-Soul Sound for Holiday Gift at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach

Words and Photos By LUIS MORENO It was the night after Christmas, but for this crowd the best gift was worth the wait as The Untouchables delivered a dose of holiday cheer at Saint Rocke. […]

Plague Vendor - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
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Lana Del Rey, Plague Vendor, Weyes Blood Make California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 List

December 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Lana Del Rey, Plague Vendor, Weyes Blood Make California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 List

By CALIFORNIA ROCKER STAFF The California Rocker Best Albums of 2019 list includes pure California gold as new sounds in music dominated the year. New entries into the music world and strong collections by veteran rockers […]

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    Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family
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