If you were into 00s powerpop/glam, then you probably remember Los Angeles band TSAR. If you don't, then rush and grab their albums! 3 members of TSAR play in The BROTHERS STEVE, but the music of the band is more influenced by TEENAGE FANCLUB, GUIDED BY VOICES or The KINKS. The 60s powerpop influences perfectly... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles rock'n'rollers The Claws (featuring The Last Vegas' vocalist Chad Cherry) release "No Connection", a song that will be featured on their upcoming album to be released this summer. Keep your eye on these cats! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFDI03QUhw https://theclawsrock.com/
HONEYCHAIN is a power trio from Los Angeles that bring us 2 songs on transparent yellow vinyl on Spanish record label Jarama 45RPM Recs . "Go Away" is mix of 90s alternative rock with modern girl powerpop and "Through Your Purse" sounds more like punk rock with a college rock touch. You'll get lots of... Continue Reading →
Fifth album for Los Angeles rock'n'roller PAT TODD & THE RANKOUTSIDERS, and it is out (Vinyl + Download card) on Berlin record label Hound Gawd! Records again. "If Only I Could Fly Backwards In Time" starts on a JOHNNY THUNDERS note, but ex-LAZY COWGIRLS Pat Todd still has a bit of country punk side in... Continue Reading →
Hollywood glam punks PROPHETS OF ADDICTION return with a semi-acoustic/stripped down version of the band, basically Lesli Sanders and Glenn Gilbert who toured together as a duo in the US last year when drummer Wayne Stokely wasn't able to be with them on the road for health reasons. The cool DOGS D'AMOUR styled cover art... Continue Reading →
New single for the very prolific SPENCER ROBINSON AND THE WOLF SPIDERS on British record label Komakino Records. "Poisonous Berry" starts with tribal drums and then evolves into some dark acoustic rock reminding of NICK CAVE with HENRY ROLLINS-ish vocals. The other song, "Seeing You In The Dark" is a slower track with psych guitars... Continue Reading →
L.A. glittery rock'n'roll dandies SMASH FASHION set the goals high with their previous album "Big Cat Love." They are back with this new 11 song album in which the 60s and 70s influences you heard in their previous record are still obvious. Opening song "Can't Take You Anywhere" has a bit of CHEAP TRICK in... Continue Reading →
Spencer Robinson is back with a new project and this 3 song EP. This time he chose to explore darker 80s/early 90s sounds. "Can't Live On The Other" side is heavily influenced by The JESUS AND MARY CHAIN although the vocals sound gloomier than Jim Reid's while "Undet The Ivy" brings The SISTERS OF MERCY... Continue Reading →
Singer Chad Cherry and drummer Nathan Arling, both members of The LAST VEGAS play in this L.A. based rock'n'roll band that originally started as an acoustic project between guitar player Gary Martin and Chad Cherry. Bassist Terry Love was found later, and the gang was joined by Nathan Arling when he moved out to Los... Continue Reading →
