I've been listening to too much Sad Girl Music lately, so I jumped at the chance to see rising pop princess Maude Latour at the El Rey Theatre. With lyrics more honest than the average TikTok-driven indie artist, her sound is something special.
Read MoreIsabella Lovestory knows how to make an entrance. On 2020’s “Kitten Heel,” she walked into the party with a click click click. But on her debut album Amor Hardcore, released Oct. 5, Lovestory arrived with a bang.
Read MoreA collaboration between indie artists Asian Glow and Weatherday, Weatherglow arrives in the middle of the 5th wave emo revival (as if it ever died!~) with furious, mathed-up guitar riffs and wailing that sounds like Cap’n Jazz without a sore throat, only to abruptly transition into mellow, heartfelt moments and shoegazing breakdowns that make you feel aptly like disintegrating up into the air while your bed melts beneath you.
Read MoreKing Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard’s discography is no stranger to reminding us all of our impending doom of ecological disaster and this newest release is no different. Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms And Lava is a kaleidoscopic blend of bouncy, fun tunes.
Read MoreWhat’s so shy about Shygirl? This is, after all, the same person who proudly boasted about how she “won’t ever meet your mum, but your daddy’s on the phone” and about needing a “big dick boy” to satisfy her needs (see: 2020’s “FREAK” and 2021’s “BDE”).
Read MoreThis set was indie pop in its true form; fun and inviting. It was a super good set, a super good band, and a super good night. They’re definitely a band to check out and keep your eyes peeled for.
Read MoreKXSC’s very own Music Director, Jackie Greenberg aka DJ Emo Cousin, sat down with indie pop duo Mickey Darling for insight on the legendary group’s musical inspirations, choice of band name, and advice for fans.
Read MoreWhile the night was full of joy, it had a bittersweet shadow over it—the event doubled as a tribute to the late Sumohair, a powerhouse amongst LA’s tropical music scene who passed away in August. Members of both bands wore yellow, Sumo’s favorite color, and encouraged audience members to do so as well.
Read MoreIt's rare to see the stars in LA. The mystique of a glistening aura against a night sky is lost in a city breathing its own polluted air. But sometimes, art can emulate the bewildering effects of the cosmos—or at the least make you feel a similar way.
Read MoreIt was, frankly, like not much live music I’ve ever experienced. Both Ritchotte and McRae are passionate about the sound of their band and technically skilled. McRae’s dancing, Ritchotte’s focus, their accompaniment of one another, and constantly-shifting instrumental balance cultivate such a special way to experience music. I cannot wait to experience it again, and I’m really grateful I have had the chance to be there for two of the bigger steps thus far in their career.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, I went to see Flasher at the Echo. No ticket, no promotion, just a lovely birthday gift from my lovely girlfriend and KXSC alumna, Ariella a.k.a. DJ Pumpkin.
Read MoreOn October 16, 2021, Deafheaven took the stage of the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.
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